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Books: What Alona Recommends
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It Could Always Be Worse by Margot Zemach (kindergarten-adult)
A favorite folktale from my childhood, silly beyond belief, and full of the kind of wisdom that I carry with me on a daily basis now. Especially in light of this crisis, it’s a great read for all ages.
The Proudest Blue by Ibthaj Muhammad (kindergarten-adult)
A touching story about a girl whose sister becomes old enough to wear a Hijab. Spoiler alert: the big take away is be proud of your heritage!
Refugee by Alan Gratz (grades 6-8)
A fascinating look at the stories of refugees across continents and times, Gratz fleshes out the lives of a girl living in Cuba in 1994, a boy living in 1930s Germany, and a boy living in Syria in 2015.
Ghost, Sunny, Patina and Lu (a four book series) by Jason Reynolds (grades 3-7)
Students from vastly different backgrounds end up on the same track team. They each have something to prove, and they each have a lot to learn, and there are a lot of laughs to be shared.
The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in the Game Called Life by Kwame Alexander (grade 4-adult)
With basketball as the backdrop, here’s a set of awesome guidelines for the game and for life.
White Bird by R.J. Palacio (grades 4-8)
Carrying on from Wonder, here’s the story, told in the form of a graphic novel, of Julian’s grandmother during World War II.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy (grade 4 - adult)
Four unlikely characters encounter one another. Together, they reveal secrets for a life of wisdom and wellness.
Real American by Julie Lythcott Haims (grade 9 - adult)
The former dean of first year students at Stanford and the author of “How to Raise an Adult,” this is Lythcott Haims’ memoir about growing up in the Midwest, the daughter of an African-American father and a white British mother.
Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian (grade 9 - adult)
An Iranian boy has moved to NYC and is adjusting to a new city, new culture, a blended family. This is a story about his developing understanding of who he is, what he believes, and finding his voice.
Other News
List of 4 news stories.
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Kandice C. Finishes 23rd in State!
Read MoreNinth grade student Kandice C. finished 23rd overall in the California State CIF Championships, competing at Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach. -
Upper School Students Attend Opera Dress Rehearsal
Upper School students of Spanish 3 Honors, Spanish 4 Honors, and AP Spanish attended the dress rehearsal of the opera, El último sueño de Frida y Diego, and stopped for lunch at the Pueblo de Los Angeles on Olvera Street.Read More -
Little Shop of Horrors Makes Its Debut!
The fall musical, Little Shop of Horrors, debuted this week, with performances yesterday and today.Read More -
Trick-or-Treat at BOOckley
Read MoreIt's time to get ready for BOOckley! Halloween on Stansbury will be lots of skele-fun.
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