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the e-newsletter for middle schoolers
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Middle School Events
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Monday, June 10 | 7-8:30 pm
Celebrate and kick off the library's Game On! Summer Challenge with frozen custard from Andy's, an ice pop, or fresh fruit. Thank you to Andy's Frozen Custard Glen Ellyn and the Friends of the Library for their generous donations.
Learn more about the Frozen Custard Social
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Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Tuesday, June 11 | 3-5 pm | Middle School
Thursday, June 13 | 3-5 pm | All ages
Battle Yoshi, Peach, and Pikachu in the library with a Super Smash Bros. tournament! Bring your own joy-cons, as our supply is limited. A GameStop gift card will be awarded to one lucky winner on each day. Reserve your spot for Super Smash Bros. Tournament.
The Middle Squad
Wednesday, June 12 - Saturday, August 3
The program includes an orientation, choice of specific times to work, and an end-of-summer party on Monday, August 5.
Beginning Wednesday, June 5, members may register online for up to six two-volunteer shifts and can choose to receive text or email reminders. Available shifts include: Monday through Thursday 10:30 am - Noon, 1:30-3 pm, 4-5:30 pm, or 7-8:30 pm; Friday and Saturday 10:30 am - Noon or 1:30-3 pm; Sunday 1:30-3 pm. Learn more about The Middle Squad.
Friday, June 14 | 3-4 pm
New 6th graders, you've waited long enough! Students entering grades 7-8, you're invited, too! Enjoy a pizza party while discovering what The Middle has to offer. Learn more about Welcome to The Middle.
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New Book Spotlight
This novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who is filled with self-loathing and must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.
There are ninety-six things Genesis hates about herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list. Like #95: Because her skin is so dark, people call her charcoal and eggplant-even her own family. And #61: Because her family is always being put out of their house, belongings laid out on the sidewalk for the world to see. When your dad is a gambling addict and loses the rent money every month, eviction is a regular occurrence.
What's not so regular is that this time they all don't have a place to crash, so Genesis and her mom have to stay with her grandma. It's not that Genesis doesn't like her grandma, but she and Mom always fight-Grandma haranguing Mom to leave Dad, that she should have gone back to school, that if she'd married a lighter skinned man none of this would be happening, and on and on and on. But things aren't all bad. Genesis actually likes her new school; she's made a couple friends, her choir teacher says she has real talent, and she even encourages Genesis to join the talent show.
But how can Genesis believe anything her teacher says when her dad tells her the exact opposite? How can she stand up in front of all those people with her dark, dark skin knowing even her own family thinks lesser of her because of it? Why, why, why won't the lemon or yogurt or fancy creams lighten her skin like they're supposed to? And when Genesis reaches #100 on the list of things she hates about herself, will she continue on, or can she find the strength to begin again?
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THE GAMES WE PLAY
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Game boards and trophies have transformed the Youth Department for our
Game On! Summer Challenge
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Come in to play Mouse Trap, Candy Land, Connect Four, Dragonwood, or one of the many other games available in The Middle.
Don't let your reading and other academic skills slide this summer! Read during summer vacation so that when autumn rolls around, you're still in the game.
Social, independent, and guided activities are crucial during the summer, too.
- Engage with your friends and family.
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Tom Malinowski, Middle School Librarian |
- Play a sport.
- Take a hike.
- Learn a new game with other people.
- Tell jokes and riddles.
- Write a story.
- Journal a memory.
- Explore a park on your own.
- Create art.
- Attend a library program.
- Participate in a program at the Glen Ellyn Park District.
We look forward to the many games we'll be playing over the summer!
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