Join Palo Alto City Library as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month.
Jewish American History Month
Join the Palo Alto City Library to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with books and a documentary screening about violinist David Arben.
Book Review: How Do You Live? A Guide to Growing Up with Wisdom
By: Yunhan L., Grade 7 How Do You Live? is a short, reflective book about living one’s life morally, fairly, compassionately, you name it. The strength of this book—and why it has remained popular in Japan and worked itself into pop culture—lies in teaching by example. Through the experiences of a 15-year old boy named…
Art Gallery: Illustration of “Brutal” (Olivia Rodrigo)
By: Teresa W., Grade 11 This illustration was inspired by the song "Brutal," sung by Olivia Rodrigo. Taking from the lyrics, I interpreted the story of the song as a teenager feeling insecure about themselves and feeling judged by everyone. The artwork depicts a student struggling with their acne–each bump on their face is magnified…
Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping: Tragedy and Rebellion
By: Leshan L., Grade 8 Having been written after the original Hunger Games trilogy and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, this book makes many references to its prequel and sequels. This review does too. Therefore, I strongly recommend that you read those books before reading this one. When I read The Hunger Games, one…
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and a time to reduce the stigma and raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues.
Mathematics Corner: Real-Life Math Joke Debunked
By: Jimmy Z., Grade 8 Mathematics Corner: Real-Life Math Joke Debunked Hey guys, Jimmy here with my first blog post! If you don’t know who I am, I’m an eighth grader at Greene with a slight amount of nerdiness. Due to that aforementioned nerdiness, I enjoy browsing mathematical books during my free time (please…
What is the best notetaking method?
By: Nithya K., Grade 10 For many students, this is an important question, one that is often only resolved after years of experimentation. Each method has its standout qualities and shortcomings, and the “best” method often varies by subject and situation. My two personal favorite methods are Cornell and outline notes. Cornell notes One…
Movie Review: Blood, Sweat, and Cymbals: A deep look into Whiplash (2014)
By: Benjamin L., 9th grade Blood, Sweat, and Cymbals In arguably the most tense psychological thriller I’ve ever watched, Damien Chazzele’s Whiplash keeps the viewer’s eyes glued to the screen with his unique screenplay, sweat-breaking interactions between characters, and electrifying musical performances. The story is centered around Andrew Neiman, an aspiring drummer at one of…
Wander and Wonder with Nature Journaling!
Nature journaling is a wonderful intersection of art and science, an activity that encourages you to get curious and connect to the world around you.
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