In the echoes of NKMS halls, underneath the laughter, friendships, drama & resolution, test scores, and news, lies limitless potential waiting to be imagined. Middle school is an age of discovery and young girls navigate the maze of youth with ever growing (and often changing) dreams and aspirations. The dreams of this generation owe a lot to those who came before.
This March we reflect on women and girls who blazed trails, defied convention, shattered glass ceilings, and carved their names in history. Women changed the world. Women change the world. NKMS hopes to renforce and instill the belief that girls' voices matter, their dreams are valid, and their potential knows no bounds.
This March we reflect on women and girls who blazed trails, defied convention, shattered glass ceilings, and carved their names in history. Women changed the world. Women change the world. NKMS hopes to renforce and instill the belief that girls' voices matter, their dreams are valid, and their potential knows no bounds.
On Our Shelves
The NKMS library is chock full of books by and about women whose marks are indeliably part of America. It was difficult to curate this gallery because I have many women's history month favorites. All of the books here are fantstic, but lately I've been obsessed with stories of women who fought in American wars disguised as men. After reding Behind Rebel Lines with a 6th grade class, I couldn't get enough of the trope, and added They Fought Like Demons, and Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy to the collection. Each title has a link to summaries and reviews! Enjoy.
Herstory:History
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Literary Awards and Booklists
If you are interested in reading books selected by experts in the fields of children’s and young adult literature for their high literary quality, you might want to look at the archives for major national literary awards.
If you are interested in reading books selected by experts in the fields of children’s and young adult literature for their high literary quality, you might want to look at the archives for major national literary awards.
- The Newbery Medal has, since 1922, been given annually to “the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.” Generally, two to four Honor books are also named.
- The Printz Award is a newer award that is essentially the Newbery for YA literature. It is given annually to “the best book for teens, based entirely on its literary merit.” Honor books are also named.
- The Morris Award honors and celebrates debut authors in YA literature. Up to five finalists are named annually, with one winner announced in January. The award goes to the book that “illuminate[s] the teen experience and enrich[es] the lives of its readers through its excellence.”
- The Boston Globe-Horn Book Award is given to books in three categories for “high quality and creative excellence.” Up to two Honor books in each category can be named as well. The winners go on to headline a day-long symposium for editors, writers, and scholars of children’s and young adult literature.
- The National Book Award for Young People’s Literature is selected by a committee of five, comprising authors, librarians, critics, and booksellers. A ten-book longlist is selected, and a five-book shortlist and single winner are announced later.
- The Alex Award is given yearly by the Young Adult Library Services Association. It selects ten books written and published for adults that are of particular interest or appeal to teens.
Our Mission
The NKMS library engages with the New Kent community training confident researchers, critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, and ethical participants in the contemporary information landscape; we provide quality resources for both academic and personal endeavors while collaborating with faculty members and the New Kent community to enhance instruction.