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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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Hannah's Bookshelf

Hannah’s Bookshelf

Hannah Kilian, Co-Opinions Editor May 29, 2024

 

Hannah's Bookshelf

Hannah’s Bookshelf

Hannah Kilian, Co-Opinions Editor March 8, 2024

 

Ms. Deaton, Wakefield High School's media specialist, is hosting a Kahoot for Valentines Day. It is filled with literary novels and authors with film adaptations.

Library Event: Epic Romance Kahoot

Kayla Allen, Staff writer February 13, 2024

On Feb. 9, Wakefield High School’s librarian Joyce Deaton kicked off a Valentine’s Day Kahoot game. This fun game tests your knowledge of romances in young and nostalgic novels. If you missed out last...

Hannah's Bookshelf: Little Fires Everywhere

Hannah’s Bookshelf

Hannah Kilian, Co-Opinions Editor November 21, 2023

PEN America recorded 1,477 instances of individual books being banned, an increase of 28% compared to the six prior months. In recent events, Florida and Texas remain the top two states with the most banned books between July 2021 and June 2022.

The start of a war of words

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer May 22, 2023

Censorship has been a constant problem for centuries and still manages to exist in the modern day, suppressing media such as books, films, news and more. As of 2021, school districts have challenged books...

With many amazing books being made into TV shows or movies, it is very important for authors to help make their own book into a screen adaptation so their vision can come alive. When authors help in the production process it makes lovers of the book excited to see their favorite book go to the big screen. 

The minds of authors come alive through their direction of book-to-screen adaptations

Maya Schindler, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

The new hit show “Daisy Jones and the Six” has been a huge success amongst lovers of the book thanks to the series’ magnificent writing, costumes and music. This 10-episode series is adapted in a...

December Edition

Abby’s Book Nook: December Edition

Abby Dykes, News and Social Media Editor December 9, 2022

A student reads the challenged book, "Harry Potter and The Order of Phoenix." The Harry Potter series as been challenged globally for inciting witchcraft and anit-family induendos.

Wakefield responds to banned books

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

In 1982, First Amendment and library activist Judith Krug decided that due to the increase in book challenges, there should be a week in September to respond to these acts. Although Banned Book Week has...

Top Summer 2022 Reads

Top Summer 2022 Reads

Abby Dykes, Staff Writer May 11, 2022

Seven spooky books for Halloween

Seven spooky books for Halloween

Millie Monahan, Staff Writer October 5, 2021

Whether you enjoy curling up next to the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate or cowering under your covers in the middle of the night, a spooky book is always enjoyable. Either you’re perusing through...

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