Brevard High Media Center

January began with a shipment of new books, just in time for the start of the spring semester! The additions run the gamut from graphic novels and fantasy to sports, hunting, horror and romance.

One highlight is the arrival of several books in the “Death Note” graphic novel series, including a book of short stories. We now have “Death Note 12” and “Death Note 13,” as well as “L: Change the WorLd” and “Death Note Short Stories,” which is a light novel and mystery about ace detective L, whose name has been written in a Death Note.

“Salvacion” is a fantasy romance about a “lady vigilante” who must battle evil magic and the man who wields it to save her town. In the graphic novel “Crumbs,” based on a WEBTOON comic, a special bakery offers treats that help dreams come true.

“The Forest of Stolen Girls” combines mystery with historical fiction. Thirteen girls have vanished over the years in a forest in Korea, and two sisters begin to investigate after their detective father also disappears while on the case.

New books also include “Every Spiral of Fate,” the fourth novel in the Woven Kingdom romantasy series by Tahereh Mafi; “The Fear Zone,” “Punching Bag,” “We Fell Apart,” “Batman & Robin Year One,” “How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles,” “Abuela, Don’t Forget Me,” “1001 Hunting Tips,” “The Total Deer Hunter Manual” and “The Ultimate Scholarship Guide 2026,” among others.

We’re also adding poetry and books written in verse. Stop by and give them a look!

Congratulations to the winners of the media center’s annual Writing & Artwork Contest! Jeriah Collier won for short story, Mia Ramsey for poetry, and Scarlett Vanderlinden for artwork.

Did you know that practicing gratitude for just 5 minutes each day can lead to better mental health, self-esteem, and sleep? This month in the media center we’re celebrating Thanksgiving with gratitude journals!

Students are encouraged to decorate a journal and write or draw each day about what they are thankful for. Whether it’s a quick note, a letter to a loved one, a sketch or something else, using a journal can help us reduce stress, increase empathy and improve our mood.

Stop by the library to grab a free journal and visit the display of “Books we are thankful for.”

Happy October! The media center is gearing up for Halloween and the spooky season with books, decorations, contests and more!

We also have new books on the way and will be hosting several college prep events. We’re wrapping up the Hispanic Heritage Month book display and craft, so stop by and visit before it’s gone!

This month’s display is “Books that are scary good!” A spine poetry contest (see photo!) using horror books will begin Oct. 13. We’re also celebrating the holiday with new coloring sheets, Halloween trivia, haunting bookmarks, & broom hockey!

The Creative Writing & Artwork Contest is open! Submit your best poetry, short stories, or artwork Oct. 1-29 for a chance to win prizes!

Entries can be on any topic, and could have been submitted as an English assignment. All work must be original (no use of AI is allowed). Artwork can include photography and drawings.

One winner will be chosen in each category: poetry, short story and artwork. Prizes include your choice of a $10 Amazon or Starbucks gift card and goodies such as journals, pens and stickers from the library store. 

To submit your work, bring it to the library or email it to Mrs. Heaslip at jheaslip@tcsnc.org by 3 p.m. Oct. 29.