Members of the Class of 2022 reflect on their favorite school books

Heidi read Toni Morrison’s Beloved in Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature with Mrs. Linda Vasu, Assistant Head of School and Director of Academic Programs and Professional Development.  The novel impressed upon Heidi an appreciation for literary techniques.  Heidi’s extensive annotations and enthusiastic class activities are a testament to this novel’s impact on its readers. “My ...

Lauren read F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby in eleventh grade American Literature with Dr. Matthew Lillo.  The text transformed her English classroom into a place of exploration and discovery.  Lauren hopes to find similar inspiration in college literature courses. “My favorite book was The Great Gatsby because the plot and style are very much like a novel I would read for fun.  It ...

Izzy read Kazu Kibuishi’s Explorer: The Lost Islands in fourth grade.  Ms. Marian McLeod, former Lower and Middle School Librarian, gifted the book to Izzy for her birthday.  She treasures this book because of its content and the memories she associates with it. “My favorite book is Explorer: The Lost Islands, edited by Kazu Kibuishi.  When I was in Lower School, Ms. McLeod let me choose ...

In her tenth grade English Literature class with Ms. Matilde Larson, Claire read Susan Vreeland’s Girl in Hyacinth Blue.  Insights from her class discussions still inspire her to appreciate the beauty of small moments.  As she prepares to graduate, she cherishes the Sacred Heart moments that will soon become memories.  “My favorite book from Sacred Heart was Girl in Hyacinth Blue.  I re...