L2L Service Summer 24
Rebecca Synk
Created on January 29, 2024
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The Book of Lost Names
by Kristin Harmel
This work of historical fiction takes place in France during the Nazi occupation of WWII. Eva uses her artistic talents to forge documents to help Jewish children escape.
Areas of Interest
- Global Scholar Students
- Visual Art Students
- History Students
Cloud Cuckoo Land
by Anthony Doerr
Winner of numerous literary awards, using multiple POVs and timelines, this story centers around an ancient text. Ultimately it is a story about storytelling, resillence, and hope.
Areas of Interest
- Literature Students
- Ecological/Biology Students
The Good Neigbor
by Maxwell King
A popular children's televison figure, Mr. Roger's dedication to the education of children went beyond the tv screen. This biography highlights his deep faith that guided all that he did.
Areas of Interest
- Religious and Spiritual Students
- Performing Arts Students
Outrun the Moon
by Stacey Lee
After the San Fransico earthquake of 1908 destroys her school and neighbor, Mercy is determined to help her community in its most desperate time.
Areas of Interest
- History Students
- Global Scholars
Tress of the Emerald Sea
by Brandon Sanderson
Tress leaves the only home she has ever know in a quest to save her love. Using her quick wit and gift for designing, she is able to conquer any challenge she runs into, while also adding to her list of people to save.
Areas of Interest
- Engineering and Design Students
- Fantasy Fans
Infinity Particle
by Wendy XU
This futuristic graphic novel tells the story of Clem and Kye, a humanoid AI, both who work in Dr. Lin's robotics laboratory. If Kye is sentient enough to have feelings, shouldn't he be free to choose his own path?
Areas of Interest
- Visual Arts Students
- Engineering and Design Students
Jackpot
by Nic Stone
Areas of Interest
- Social Justice Scholars
- Sociology Students
- Romance Fans
Rico works hard to take care of her family as they struggle to get by, but when she sells a winning lottery ticket, she thinks her luck has changed. If only she can locate the winner. With the help of Zan, her wealthy and popular classmate, she might find more than she bargained for.
Keeping Hope Alive
by Dr. Hawa Abdi
Areas of Interest
- Global Scholars
- Health/Science Students
A beautiful and compelling memoir written by the woman considered the, "Mother Theresa of Somalia." Dr. Abdi dedicated her life to helping the displaced and unhoused people in a war-torn country.
Kisses from Katie
by Katie Davis Majors
Areas of Interest
- Religious and Spirituality Students
- Global Scholars
At 18, Katie upends her life and instead of attending college, follows her passion for service and travels to Uganda where she falls in love with the country and people she meets there. She captures her story in this brief memoir.
Next Year in Havana
by Andy Weir
Areas of Interest
- Global Scholars
- History Students
Inspired by the experiences of the author's family, this work of historical fiction explores the choices families had to make during the Cuban Revolution.
Warrior Girl Unearthed
By Angeline Boulley
Areas of Interest
- Social Studies Students
- Mystery Fans
After being forced into community service for the entire summer because she crashed her car, Perry finds meaning in protecting her ancestors' memories, artifacts and remains.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt
Areas of Interest
- Ecology/Biology Students
Tova's son mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago, but somehow the octopus in the aquarium where she works knows what happened to him. This is a story about the meaning of community and how community can expand to include our neighbors found in nature.
Saints of the Household
by Ari Tison
Areas of Interest
- Global Scholars
- Visual Art Students
Two brothers deal with the aftermath of their attack on a fellow student in different ways in this novel in verse. Jay turns inward and pushes others away while Max turns to his art to help him process.
- Learn to Love Program Details
- Nazareth Library Website
- SORA eBook Access
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