November 2020
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Sawiris Library
THE HUB NEWSLETTER
WELCOME TO THE NOVEMBER 2020 ISSUE
"Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." Thomas Jefferson
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While the library will be closed during the first week of November, our resources for research are already available online: databases, LibGuides (pathfinders), and ebooks. Mr. Chioini will be available to help with research at mchioini@asparis.fr or via Zoom.
Last month's library display on Banned Books led to great discussions with and among students about reading, having and making choices and building critical thinking skills. Please read below to find out about our November display.
In this month's Highlight, I share a short commentary about White Fragility, the much talked about book by Robin Diangelo who tries to explains why it's so hard for White people to talk about racism.
The Hub Team
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FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
After a successful Banned Books Week exhibit triggered some important conversations, we are shifting our focus this month from the Freedom to Read to the Freedom of the Press.
Freedom of information is a fundamental human right, and yet half the world's population today has no access to freely-reported news and information. The protection of this right begins and ends with a journalist's safety and liberty to write freely. According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), 244 journalists are currently in detention, and 28 journalists have been killed in 2020. When journalists are detained and killed, they are silenced.
A free press seeks out and circulates news that we would not otherwise have access to, and it holds those in authority accountable. As my cousin, James Foley, a journalist who was detained for two years in Syria and later killed in 2014 explained, "I believe frontline journalism is important. Without these photos and videos and first hand experiences, we can't really tell the world how bad it might be."
The month of November is traditionally a month of remembrance (Toussaint and All Souls' Day, Día de los muertos, Armistice Day). So, this month in our library, let's reflect on the important work journalists around the world do every day. We celebrate and remember the journalists who have been silenced in their efforts to keep us informed and free.
Maria Colina
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YOUR READING REVIEWS
- You read, we post
Students, parents, faculty and staff, we would love to know your book reviews and recommendations.
1. Contribute to our Blogging My Reading blog and share your reading recommendations with our community.
Follow this link for the instructions
2. You can also take a picture of the QR code on the right and fill out the quick Google form.
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LitBits
A selection of literary events for the month. Share your news items with us.
1. When: November 11, 7pm-8.30pm GMT (20:00 - 21:30 Paris)
Where: Online Events with The Guardian
Event: 2020 Booker Prize shortlist readings [£5 plus £0.83 booking fee]
An evening of readings and conversation with the shortlisted authors, hosted by writer and critic Alex Clark.
2. When: November 18 @ 19h30-20h30 –
Where: Online Events with The American Library in Paris
Event: Evenings with an Author: Judy Collins and Sara Somers [RSVP Required] An evening of open, honest conversation about food addiction with Judy Collins and Sara Somers to celebrate the release of Sara's new book Saving Sara
3. When: November 27 @ 19h00-20h30
Where: Online Events with The American Library in Paris
Event: The Hero's Journey: A writing workshop with Amy Plum (ages 12-18)
Amy Plum is the author of Die for Me, an international bestselling Young Adult series set in Paris. Her second series is a duology After the End and Until the Beginning, which she describes as "a faux-post-apocalyptic, road trip, adventure, romance, thriller with a bit of magic." Her third series is the Dreamfall duology: Dreamfall and Neverwake.
4. When: November 25, 7pm-8.30pm GMT (20h00 - 21h30 CET)
Where: Online Events with the Guardian [£5 plus £0.83 booking fee]
Event: Noam Chomsky and Robert Pollin: The Green New Deal. Philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky and economist Robert Pollin will discuss their new book about the climate crisis.
Note: If you have an account with the New York Times, don't forget to sign up for their weekly newsletter, BOOKS.
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BITS & PIECES
Location
Building 6, Room 6108,
at the top of the Coulson Commons stairway
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Telephone
01 41 12 82 97
Right: Mario Chioini, MLIS, Upper School Librarian, mchioini@asparis.fr
Left: Anthony Tremblay, Upper School Library Assistant, uslibrary@asparis.fr
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