For young adults, finding engaging fantasy books can be hard. While some don't have enough mystery in the plot, others are missing enough magic to make the setting fantastical. The books could also be too long or short for one's liking, or perhaps they might simply fail to peak one's interest. But for...

Located in Room 112, the history library gives students an abundance of books to get immersed in any historic time period in American and World History. Established by history teachers Michael Martell and Christopher Gorham in 2016, the library is composed mostly of donated and purchased books relating...

Now that summer is just around the corner and the weather is getting warmer, the time has almost come for us to be exempt from school and spend time under the sun. While soaking in those beautiful rays, here are ten must-read books to fill up your summer. These books can all be found at libraries nearby...

With winter break approaching and the year coming to a close, it's time to kick back and cuddle in your favorite spot with a cup of hot cocoa to read and reflect over the year. Here are the top books you should read during the break. These books also make great presents for any readers on your holiday...

On Saturday 2, Jen Petro-Roy, a full-time author, went to Roudenbush to talk about books she has written at an event sponsored by Girl Scouts. Petro-Roy wrote Good Enough, P.S. I Miss You, and You are Enough, all of which were based on her life experiences.  When Petro-Roy was young, she liked...

Update: 6/11/19 summer reading list has been finalized: https://sites.google.com/westfordk12.us/wa-summer-reading/home   Janet Keirstead, an English teacher and curriculum coordinator here at Westford Academy, is giving the summer reading an update. She, and many other teachers here at WA...

As someone who loves to read and makes time to do it every day, I have picked five books that should be anticipated by all high school students. They will all be released in the next few months, A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas This is the third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses...

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo had been sitting in my Goodreads recommended list for months. Every time I opened up the comforting parchment site to browse new titles, it stared back at me menacingly with its dark, brooding cover. Curious, I scrolled through the reviews and was instantly doused in...

By Ethan Wheel and Jeremy Velasco Staff Writers A group of students held a monthly collaboration with Suzanne. Harde in the library for the Book Club on October 8th after school. Here, students had the opportunity to come discuss books and, according to the group, eat homemade cake. When asked what...

By Tim DeLouchrey & Doug Boyle Staff Writers You don't have to be a bookworm to know that the librarians are some of the most helpful people in the school. Whether a student is looking to check out a book, researching for a paper, or printing a report, librarians Elaine Pietras and Suzanne Harde...

By Doug Boyle and Craig Brinkerhoff Staff Writers Rosemary Dowd is new to the English department this year. She will be in for Mrs. Hart while she is on maternity leave all year. Q: What subjects/grade level are you teaching? A: I am teaching English ninth and tenth grade. For ninth grade...

By Tim DeLouchrey Staff Writer Kat Flinner has returned to Westford Academy as an English teacher. Q: What made you want to work at Westford Academy? A: I am actually a returning staff member. I worked here for five years about eight years ago. Then I had small children so I've been out...