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It’s Monday! What are You Reading From Picture Books to YA?
Jen and Kellee from Teach Mentor Texts started a weekly meme about what people are reading and reviewing in children’s and young adult literature. It’s a great way to see what others are reading. Last Week’s Reading Adventures:Catch Up Edition I’m late posting my entry for this because I spent much of my day rereading [...]
2011-2012 Top 15 Checkouts: Fiction
2011-2012 Top Checkouts Fiction Fourth Grade Battle of the Books titles are denoted with a * 15. The Maze of Bones 14. The Strange Case of Origami Yoda 13. Swindle 12. Darth Paper Strikes Back 11. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever 10. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 9. Mockingbird* 8. The [...]
2011-2012 Top 10 Checkouts: Graphic Novels
2011-2012 Top 10 Checkouts Graphic Novels This year I moved the graphic novels to a place just for them. Previously, they were interspersed in the nonfiction, fiction and picture books. The graphic novels area was a popular section of the library and it really seemed to boost their circulation–at least for most of them. I [...]
Montessori Students Say to Read These Books
A multiage Montessori class at my school recommended these books as must reads to my school. We’re sharing the video when we get back to school on Tuesday.
Fourth Grade Says to Read These Books!
Fourth graders have their turn recommending books to students at my school. I’m seeing some trends from the lower grades with Gordon Korman books, Bad Kitty and some of the graphic novels.
Third Grade Says to Read These Books
Two of the third grade classes recommended 58 books as Must Reads! I loved the variety of their suggestions. They love their graphic novels! Click on the picture below to watch our Animoto.
1st and 2nd Grade Say Read These Books!
First and second grade students at my school recommended these books last week as must reads for future students in their grades. Click the Animoto screenshot below to see what these classes recommend as good books to read or listen to during a read aloud.
Kindergarten Says Read These Books!
Last week classes at my school had the chance to submit their Must Read books for next year’s students through a form on the morning announcement wiki. Their suggestions will go on our library website, but I’m also creating Animoto videos of their suggestions to share with this year’s students on our morning announcements. Click [...]
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading from Picture Books to YA?
Jen and Kellee from Teach Mentor Texts started a weekly meme about what people are reading and reviewing in children’s and young adult literature. It’s a great way to see what others are reading. Last Week’s Reading Adventures:Catch Up Edition Nonfiction Molly the Pony by Pam Kaster – I picked up this book at the [...]
Ordinary Magic Giveaway!
I am giving away three copies of Ordinary magic this week. This middle grade fantasy is one of my favorites of the year. Ordinary Magic is the story of Abby Hale. On her judging day, Abby is found to be an ord, someone who has no inherent magic.. Branded an outsider by the world, if [...]
