Brooklyn illustrator/author Sophie Blackall visited with the Preschool 4s, Lower School 2nd and 3rd grade students, and all Middle School and Upper School students on October 1. She shared her inspiration to become an artist, where she gathers her ideas for her work, and her growth as both a children’s picture book author/illustrator, as well as […]
And in case you missed it you can watch all the 2014 TTT Nominee book trailers here.
This summer the English Department assigned The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down to the entire High School and faculty. The purpose was to create a stronger and more enduring bond between the students and faculty. Author Anne Fadiman has written a gripping account of a culture clash between a newly arrived Hmong family […]
Next week, award-winning author Paul Fleischman will cap off his tour of Climate Week NYC events with a visit to middle and upper school students at BFS on Wednesday, September 24th. Paul will be meeting with US students to discuss his new book Eyes Wide Open (publication date: September 23rd) which “offers teens an environmental […]
The Library Crew hope you had a great summer filled with relaxation, exploration and, of course, reading! We are looking forward to a fruitful academic year ahead and to opportunities for collaboration with faculty, staff and families. Drop into the library and share your favorite summer reads, and drop us a line to share a […]
It seems like every month there’s something new to celebrate: National Pig Day, International Women’s Day, Go Green Week, Pi Day, and the list goes on! April is no different. Since 1996 poets, book lovers, librarians, and teachers have been celebrating National Poetry Month. Take our poll here and test your knowledge on National Poetry Month. There […]
The libraries at BFS are happy to announce that we have added over one hundred books to our collection! This is great news because now you never have to be without a book again. You can now browse our main collection of eBooks on FollettShelf. You can read these books online using a computer or […]
Can I copy that whole book? Can I scan the entire article? How about a class set? What about copying an image from the internet and using it in homework or a presentation without citing it? Teachers, staff and students ask (and don’t ask) these questions often, and there are good answers. Copyright law, while […]
The Youth Media Awards were announced this morning! The YMAs are like the Oscars or Grammys for the children/young adult book world. Some of the most notable categories include the Caledcott, Newbery, Printz and Coretta Scott King awards. Watch the full awards ceremony here: For some extra fun check out the pre-game show and post-game […]
It’s a new year and that means new books! Maybe you missed a few great titles from 2013? Well we’ve got you covered. Check out any of these lists to catch up on the some excellent reads from last year: NYPL’s 100 Titles for Reading & Sharing (Includes titles for Pre, Lower, and Middle grades) SLJ’s […]
Ever think about writing a novel? Now’s the time. November is National Writing Month. That’s right, it’s NaNoWriMo! According to the official website, NaNoWriMo “is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing.” The challenge is to complete and entire novel in just 30 days. Middle and Upper School students can check out the Young Writers […]
If you haven’t already downloaded the Dictionary.com app, it’s worth checking out! The app offers a comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus with pronunciations that can be played out loud. The folks at Dictionary.com also share regular blog posts and slide shows on interesting words, phrases, and more. A few of my current favorites include: What do the M’s […]
