As we celebrate the Qingming holiday, a time for reflection and honoring the past, it’s the perfect moment to explore stories that connect us to history and imagination. Just like Qingming invites us to remember, reading opens doors to new worlds, helping us grow and learn from those who came before us.
清明时节，慎终追远之际，正是品读那些连接历史与想象的故事的最佳时刻。如同清明让我们学会铭记，阅读亦为我们开启新世界的大门，让我们在先人智慧中汲取成长的力量。
Younger Primary G1-2 年级小学生
Our younger primary students enjoyed reading Walt Disney’s My Very First Winnie the Pooh: Sweet Dreams, Pooh. Little Roo wanted to hear some bedtime stories, so Kanga, Pooh, and Piglet shared a few fun ones, like Roo the Explorer, Pooh Finds a Honey Pot, and Sniglet the Brave. It was a cozy library class with some of our favorite characters!
我们低年级的小学生们最近在图书馆课上愉快地阅读了《迪士尼·小熊维尼启蒙系列：甜梦时光》。故事中，淘气的小豆吵着要听睡前故事，于是袋鼠妈妈、维尼和小猪轮流讲述了《小豆探险记》、《维尼寻蜜记》和《小小猪勇士》三个温馨有趣的小故事。和这些熟悉的伙伴们共度的这堂图书馆课，充满了温暖与欢乐！
Older Primary G3-5 年级小学生
Our older primary students enjoyed three picture books by Mac Barnett this week. On March 3rd, he was named the 2025-2026 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature by The Library of Congress. He is also a New York Times bestselling author and his books have been translated into over 30 languages! His work has earned numerous awards, including two Caldecott Honors and three New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Awards. We’re never too old for picture books—just look at how happy they make our children!
本周，我们高年级的小学生们愉快地阅读了麦克·巴内特的三本图画书。3月3日，这位《纽约时报》畅销书作家刚被美国国会图书馆任命为2025-2026年度”全美青少年文学大使”！他的作品已被翻译成30多种语言，并荣获包括两次凯迪克银奖、三次《纽约时报》/纽约公共图书馆最佳插画奖在内的多项殊荣。图画书的魅力从不受年龄限制——看孩子们沉浸在故事中的笑脸就是最好的证明！
Primary Library New Display 小学图书馆新书展
We’re excited to unveil a new display in the primary library featuring chapter books and junior chapter books with their AR level and Lexile score on easy-to-read cards. This will help students find books that match their reading level, while also making it easier for teachers to guide their choices. We hope it encourages students to discover new books and boost their reading confidence!
我们很高兴在小学图书馆推出全新书展，特别陈列了初章书和桥梁书，每本书都配有清晰易读的卡片标注AR阅读级别和蓝思值指数。这个设计既能帮助学生快速匹配自身阅读水平的书籍，也让教师能更便捷地指导选书。期待这个小巧思能激发孩子们探索新书的热情，建立阅读自信！
Secondary Book Recs for April 四月中学部好书推荐
Welcome to April! April is a time of great change around us–flowers are blooming, grass is growing, and the crisp air seems to buoy us through the day. Here are some classic novels that take place in April! Immerse yourself in the story of these characters and people this spring.
四月翩然而至！在这个万物复苏的时节——花朵绽放，草木蔓发，清新的空气仿佛托着我们轻盈前行。让我们通过这些经典文学中发生在四月的故事，与书中人物共赴一场春日之约吧！
What are your librarians reading?
图书管理员在读什么书？
Ms. Caitlyn
Pink Is for Blobfish by Jess Keating is a funny, colorful book where animals, from flamingos to blobfish, explain why their color is the best. It’s a quirky reminder that no color is too weird for any creature!
《粉红属于水滴鱼》（杰斯·基廷著）是一本妙趣横生的彩色动物图鉴，从火烈鸟到深海水滴鱼，各种动物都在书中争辩自己的颜色才是最棒的！这本充满奇思妙想的绘本告诉我们：在自然界里，根本没有”奇怪”的颜色存在！
Ms. Claire
I Am Malala tells the inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai, a girl who stood up for education in Pakistan and was shot by the Taliban for it. With courage and determination, she became a global symbol for girls’ rights and education, proving that one voice can make a world of difference.
《我是马拉拉》讲述了马拉拉·尤萨夫扎伊的励志真实故事——这位巴基斯坦少女为争取教育权而遭到塔利班枪击，却以非凡勇气成为全球女性教育与权利的象征。这本书证明：一个声音，足以改变世界。
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