Library News – October 12, 2011

Calling all student authors in grades K – 8!! We all know that our students here at Don Callejon are READERS – now they have a chance to be authors. All students are invited write a book to give to the library and I will process it in so that other students can check it out. I have several books from our 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders, but students at ALL grade levels are invited to offer their creations to the library. These student written books can be on any subject or length. As last week’s visiting author, Doreen Cronin told our 2nd and 3rd graders, “There are no bad ideas for a story.”

We also all know that we get into reading habits – many of our students reread the same series over and over again. As our classes come through – I am encouraging them to “mix it up” and check out something unfamiliar – a new series, a new author, a new genre. Who knows – our students may discover new favorites!! Many of our classes are also encouraging the reading of nonfiction. Nonfiction books are rich in vocabulary as well as facts and are excellent choices for reluctant readers and adventuresome readers alike.

You also know that my appreciation for our incredible library volunteers is endless. The hours spent each week checking books in and out, shelving books and generally helping with library maintenance is amazing and I could not run this library without these volunteers.

“When you are a writer, you have ALL the power.” (Doreen Cronin)

Happy Reading

Mrs. Taylor
Librarian