Book of The Month

Every Month, Students will have a chance to win prizes on Beanstack for reading books. Students who participate in the reading of the book of the month will have the opportunity to win incentives such as:

• Complete the Beanstack challenge  for the possibility of winning a food truck voucher
• Join a Game Party in the Media Center 
• Obtain extra credit

Bad girl. No matter how hard Samira tries, she can't shake her reputation. She's never gotten the benefit of the doubt--not from her mother or the aunties who watch her like a hawk.
Samira is determined to have a perfect summer filled with fun parties, exploring DC, and growing as a poet--until a scandalous rumor has her grounded and unable to leave her house. When Samira turns to a poetry forum for solace, she catches the eye of an older, charismatic poet named Horus. For the first time, Samira feels wanted. But soon she's keeping a bigger secret than ever before--one that could prove her reputation and jeopardize her place in her community.
In this gripping coming-of-age novel from the critically acclaimed author Safia Elhillo, a young woman searches to find the balance between honoring her family, her artistry, and her authentic self.
​- Safia Elhillo