Springtown High School Library

📚 SHS Book of the Week: Anatomy by Dana Schwartz 📚

Step into 19th-century Edinburgh with this gothic historical fiction about Hazel Sinnett, a girl determined to become a surgeon in a world that forbids it. Filled with mystery, ambition, and a hint of romance, Anatomy is a dark and thrilling read you won’t want to miss. 🖤🩺 *A Reese’s YA Book Club Pick*

SHS Book of the Week 📚

This week’s pick is Out of the Wilderness by Deb Vanasse — a gripping, fast-paced novel set in Alaska’s rugged backcountry. When survival depends on courage, grit, and quick thinking, the wilderness becomes more than a setting—it’s a test of character. Perfect for readers who love adventure, strong teen protagonists, and stories where nature plays a powerful role.

Find it in the library and see if you’d survive the wild. 😉🌲❄️

✏️Word of the Week✏️

Brevity - something that is short in length or duration

The brevity of the meeting surprised everyone; it was over in less than ten minutes.

📘 SHS Book of the Week 📘

Brian’s Winter by Gary Paulsen

Facing freezing temperatures, dangerous wildlife, and total isolation, Brian must rely on resilience, creativity, and sheer determination to stay alive. This gripping novel is packed with adventure, survival skills, and moments that make you think deeply about the relationship between humans and nature.

Find Brian’s Winter in the SHS library and see if you could survive the winter too! This book is perfect for readers who enjoy adventure and survival stories!!

✏️Word of the Week✏️

Ambiguity - something that can be understood or interpreted in more than one manner

The ambiguity of his statement left everyone wondering what he truly meant.

🐾 Golden retriever pups visited the SHS Library to spread joy, reduce stress, and boost morale during exam week! Lots of smiles, wagging tails, and instant stress relief! Today proved puppy therapy is the best study break! 🐶

Culinary Christmas was pure magic this year! 🎄✨ Our SHS students brought the Polar Express theme to life with the most delicious treats you can imagine. The library looked absolutely gorgeous, the music set the perfect mood, and the SHS Jazz Band filled the space with festive Christmas favorites. ❤️🎶 We truly love this annual tradition and the incredible talent our students share each year!!!

📚 SHS Book of the Week
✨ The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore

This week, we highlight a powerful coming-of-age story that blends creativity, healing, and hope. The Stars Beneath Our Feet follows twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul, who is navigating life in Harlem after the loss of his brother. When he discovers the power of building—literally—with thousands of LEGO bricks, Lolly finds a new way to cope, imagine, and rebuild his world.

Perfect for readers who enjoy realistic fiction, emotional depth, and stories about overcoming challenges. Come check it out!! 🎉

✏️Word of the Week✏️

Veracity - being true

The journalist’s veracity was unquestionable; all@his reports were meticulously fact-checked.

📚 SHS Library – Book of the Week

🌟 The Ivies by Alexa Donne 🌟

Looking for a sharp, fast-paced mystery? The Ivies follows a group of ambitious prep-school girls determined to get into the Ivy League—no matter what it takes. But when one of their plans turns deadly, secrets spill and trust shatters.

Perfect for fans of dark academia, suspense, and plot twists.
📖 Now available in the SHS Library! Come grab it for your Thanksgiving break!!

📚✨ Our library is falling in love with reading! Students shared the books that first made them “fall” for stories, and the results are heart-warming, nostalgic, and inspiring. 🍁❤️

Come take a look at our display and see which titles sparked a lifelong love of reading—maybe you’ll spot your own first favorite! 👀📖

✏️Word of the Week✏️

Utilitarian - designed to be useful or practical, rather than appealing

The desk was designed with a utilitarian purpose, prioritizing function over elaborate decoration.