Welcome Back to New Books

Welcome back everyone! We hope everyone had a relaxing break!

To start the new year off right, the library has a BUNCH of new books, including many new short mysteries and adventure books, such as Seven the Series and The Big Bet.  

Seven the Series: READ ONE. READ THEM ALL. YOU CHOOSE THE ORDER

The Big Bet: Meet Jason Jorgensen, the cleverest and most handsome student at Van Buren High — according to him, anyway. But Jason’s unique among high school students in that his club is a front for a group of scam artists, which Jason leads. Unbeknownst to most of the student body, they rule the school from the shadows.

Spurred on by a new addition to the team, Jason tackles his biggest con yet: rigging a local poker game. But this isn’t like their high school plots — this is real. And dangerous.
Jason and his friends might not make it out of this one alive.

Here's one of the Pageturners books: 

Planet Doom: Reggie and Joanna can’t resist exploring the burned-out amusement park. Before the evening is over, they take some terrifying rides and meet an even scarier old man. They barely escape with their lives before they learn what bitter disappointment can do to a person’s sanity

Have a wonderful break!

The BAA library team would like to wish everyone a happy and safe winter break! 

We'll see you on January 4th. 

Seniors in Hum 3: 

please email Ms. D (adambruoso@bostonartsacademy.org) if you want her to proof-read your Hum 3 benchmark paper!

Bias in sources

Dr. Hanna's class is working on arguing about the Manhattan Project. There are plenty of conflicting opinions regarding nuclear technology and nuclear weaponry.

Here are some ways to make sure you can get a balanced view of a topic (linked on our Info Center page as well!):

• How to Identify BIAS in sources (Thank you, James E. Walker Library)
• CRAAP test
• BEAM method
• 10 Questions for Fake News Detection
• Evaluating a News Article
• Fake News Checklist
• Media Bias Chart (click for larger): 

• Reasoning behind the chart

Reading Zone

9th grade seminars are in Reading Zone! Students get to pick a book of their choice to read.

Reminder to teachers and students that Ms. D and Ms. Marz can help you find books and show you how to access Overdrive, Hoopla, and Axis360 if you're looking for ebooks or digital audiobooks.

Hum 3 Benchmark

Ms. D is so excited for the start of the Hum 3 benchmark paper. It is a lot of work for students, but once they are done, they know they can survive whatever college throws their way! 

Links to remember: 

tinyurl.com/BAALibrary

Go to Info Center and select either Databases or Pathfinders

For ebooks/audiobooks: 

http://baa.axis360.baker-taylor.com/StaffPicks

Need more help? Email Ms. D: read@bostonartsacademy.org

AND the most important reminder; look for FACTS not OPINIONS.