Author Archives: Harry Brake

About Harry Brake

Employee of Woodbridge High School, Library Media Specialist, Media crazy! :)

Intricately Connected

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Harry Brake

Quietly coming into the Lewes Historical Society’s main room where author James Kirchick was just starting to answer questions on his book, Secret City, The History of GAY Washington, the conversation and information that was bouncing around the room was … Continue reading →

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Passing

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Harry Brake

Allowing yourself time to let thoughts, experiences, frustrations, and more simply rise to the top of your mind, but actually having someone to share those frustrations with on a deeper level – there are no words. Today was our first … Continue reading →

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On the Move in Connected Areas

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Harry Brake

With the past blog post highlighting how the World On the Move exhibit would have an amazing home here in Delaware, at the ALA Conference there were attendees who shared their similar events of displays that reached out and connected … Continue reading →

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What keeps you up at night.

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Harry Brake

Okay so I know. It is 12:58 and your’re going to say it. I never sleep. Hear me out. I do, sometimes. But as of late, it is important, despite the layer upon layer of backlogged posts, topics to talk … Continue reading →

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Something More to Carry…

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Harry Brake

While some of the WHS XC (Cross Country) students were helping with a construction project yesterday – the conversation among students and coaches was how students wished they would receive more deep dives into the curriculum. We asked about their … Continue reading →

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Escaping from Normality

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Harry Brake

Kudos are in order. As Classic Upward Bound headed out in the wee hours of the morning for Lancaster, Pennsylvania on college tours to Franklin and Marshall, to Lebanon Valley College, and ultimately to Hershey Park’s escape room, one single … Continue reading →

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On the Move.,.

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Harry Brake

From ALA Conference, Friday June 24, 2022 I know the last time I recorded the ALA 2022 Conference I had not yet dived into the first day of the conference, attending Library of Congress sessions before the Conference – Thursday … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for AMAZINGness!

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Harry Brake

Tomorrow is the Upward Bound gallery walk and showcase from the last 6 weeks of student work and let me tell you, WHOA. Here s the email I sent to each of them below, you will be amazed when you … Continue reading →

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In What World Can You Imagine…

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Harry Brake

“Are we still meeting at the trail at 7? Me and ________ are coming?” -This text message, following one of the hottest and most productive days at The Vince Morris Trail at Chapel Branch came and went as I was … Continue reading →

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“Librarying” Inside and Out

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Harry Brake

Before we dive in to the actual first day of the American Library Association Conference, what seems as alot of information already received from the ALA Annual PreConference, I felt it necessary to actually tour/visit the inside of the Library … Continue reading →

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