Elementary School Library and Media Center
The elementary school library and media center is a dynamic environment, and we like to think of it as the heart of the school. The main goal of the library is to promote the love of reading and learning by providing students with opportunities to explore reading interests.
The library works collaboratively with teachers and other specialists to support the curriculum and to encourage a lifelong love of reading. The collection offers a diverse range of quality and engaging print and electronic items. Regular and flexible classes ensure that literature appreciation, information literacy, and curriculum objectives are met for all students. Special events, such as the PTA-sponsored authors/illustrators-in-
This facility contains nearly 90,000 print materials, including Mandarin and Spanish language materials. We also have extensive digital materials available. There are various areas suitable for conducting research utilizing ethical and appropriate technology tools.
All SAS students, teachers, and parents are welcome to use the elementary library to find information and to check out books. Each class in the elementary school (kindergarten through fifth grade) comes to the library regularly for informational literacy lessons and to check out books.
Visiting Authors Highlights
Faculty and Staff Authors
The mark ++ next to the author's name indicates that they are current SAS teachers.
 | Manny the Monarch (2008) David Hoss++ |
 | For Pete's Sake (2008) David Hoss++ |
 | The More Known World (2017) Tiffany Tsao Tiffany Tsao from class of 2000. She was in high school from 1998 to 2000 |
 | The Oddfits (2016) Tiffany Tsao Tiffany Tsao from class of 2000. She was in high school from 1998 to 2000 |
 | Monkeyshines (2001) Barry Clay and Jon Sewell Monkey shines written by Barry Clay; illustrated by Jon Sewell Both Jon Sewell and Barry Clay are former teachers of Singapore American School |
 | 50 Ways to Use YouTube in The Classroom (2018) Patrick Green++ |
 | Nadie en Menos de Cuarenta: Conversaciones entre Sebastián Lohengrin y Niet Nom (Spanish Edition) (2016)Jose Luis Mejia++ http://joseluismejia.com/ Other books by Jose Luis Mejia: |
 | Reading Amplified (Electronic Resource) (2012) Lee Ann Spillane++ |
 | The Saints of God's Country (2005) Edward Craner Author is an SAS alumni |
 | The Bamboo Chest: An Adventure in Healing the Trauma War (2000) Frederick "Cork" Graham Author is an SAS alumni from 1972 to 1977 |
 | How to Forge a Frogman: A Recruit's Account of Basic Training in Singapore's Naval Diving Unit (2017) Max West |
 | A Parent's Guide to Raising Kids Overseas (2017) Jeffrey A. Devens++ |
 | Transforming Libraries: A Toolkit For Innovators, Makers, and Seekers (2017) Ron Starker++ |
 | Classroom Management in the Digital Age (2016) Heather Dowd Patrick Green++ |
 | The Global Expatriate's Guide to Investing: From Millionaire Teacher to Millionaire Expat (2015) Andrew Hallam |
 | SG A to Z: Singapore Through the Alphabet (2015) Rebecca Green++ |
 | When The Akimotos Went to War: An Untold Story of Family, Patriotism, and Sacrifice During World War II (2015) Matthew Elms++ |
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Morir acaba en tu vientre: (coplas haikus) (2011) Other books by Jose Luis Mejia: |
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Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School (2011)
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Schelling’s Game Theory: How to Make Decisions (2012) Other books by Robert Dodge: |
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For Pete's Sake (2008) Other books by David Hoss: |
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Singapore's Eagles: Singapore American School 1956-2006 (2006) Other books by Jim Baker: |
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Aztec Plays for the Classroom (2003) Other books by Eric Burnett: |
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Raising Children At Promise: How the Surprising Gifts of Adversity and Relationship Build Character in Kids (2005) |
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Karoo Boy (2005) Other books by Troy Blacklaws: |
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Under the Banyan Tree (2001) |
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Da Ping Guo 1,2,3 = Big Apple (2004) Other books by Xiong Huali: |
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Learning from Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success (2010) Other books co-authored by Harvey Alvy: |
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Painted Journey (2005) |
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Exiting Nirvana: A Daughter's Life With Autism (2001) Other books by Clara Claiborne Park: |
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Monkeyshines (2001) Other books by Barry Clay: |
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Gecko Song (1998) |
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Step-By-Step New Macramé (1979) |
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Thai Lite :The Selected Scribblings of S. Tsow (2000) Other books by William Page: |
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Testimonial
Singapore American School has exceeded my expectations. Our children have been challenged and encouraged to excel. I have been amazed at their achievements both academically and personally.
While SAS is well known for academic excellence, they also ensure that students develop roundly in terms of character, collaboration, and communication.
Sarah Lifferth, SAS PARENT