Summer Submissions!

We will be taking submissions over the summer break.  Simply follow the instructions at the bottom of this page.  Email your original writing in Microsoft Word format.  Pictures and artwork can also be submitted via email.

Hang in there...only a few weeks left before vacation!

Teen Reads

Looking for something new to read over the summer?  Teen Reads has you covered.  No matter what genre you prefer, their lists, summaries, and reviews will have you running to the library (or the local book store).

The site also has author bios and several contests where you can win tons of free books!

Check it out!  Click here.

Looking for Writers!

The year is coming to a close...but the SMS Blog is looking for students who'd like to keep things going over the summer and into the new year!  6th graders who are coming in and current 7th graders, if you're interested, come and see me!

Mrs. McBride
Room 1

Great New Reads for Teens (10 class picks)

Looking for something NEW to read?  Try one of these!  Look forward to reviews on these books in the coming weeks!

The Carrier of the Mark - Leigh Fallon
Unwind - Neal Shusterman
Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, and The Death Cure (series) - James Dashner
The Forest of Hands and Teeth (series) - Carrie Ryan
The Monstrumologist/The Curse of the Wendigo - Rick Yancey
Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher
If I Stay - Gayle Forman
I Am Number Four - Pittacus Lore
The Chaos Walking trilogy - Patrick Ness (read the short story prequel to the series for free on Amazon)
World War Z - Max Brooks

New Publishing Opportunity!

Check this out!  If you are a creative writer and are looking to be published:

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