Find a Great Book!
There's not much Ms. Strohecker loves more than books, and if you're looking for a great one, you've come to the right place! If you need a book suggestion, you can always talk with someone you trust, but the links below may also lead you to your next favorite read...
Virtual Stories & Book Collections
Use the buttons below to browse, read, and listen to a variety of free virtual stories and read alouds! Students: make sure you have permission to visit these websites.
eBooks & Audiobooks
Visit ClassLink and look for the yellow library folder. Explore the resources below to browse, search for, read, and borrow eBooks and audiobooks.
Use our Library Catalog to search for and borrow eBooks and audiobooks. Click "McKinley Elementary School" and sign in with your ASD Google Account to check out digital materials. Watch this video to learn more!
MackinVIA is a digital library offering a variety of eBooks and audiobooks for students to read and borrow. Watch this video to learn more!
Sora/Overdrive is another digital library offering eBooks and audiobooks for students to read and borrow. Watch this video to learn more!
TumbleBooks provides access to a variety of animated stories, e-books, and read-alongs. Watch this video to learn more!
Search Our Library
The McKinley Library catalog allows you to search for books in our collection, but did you know you can use it from home?
Click the link below to get started. Browse books by category, or use the search box at the top of the screen. You can search by title, author, series, or subject/keyword.
Log in with your Abington School District Google account to view your current checkouts, or find out when they are due back. Use your account to place a book on hold, or to borrow eBooks & audiobooks!
More Reading Resources
Students: make sure you have permission to visit these websites.
ALSC Notable Children's Books (2021) - The most notable books of the year for children and young adults, selected by the Association for Library Service to Children.
Books & Podcasts (ASD Libraries) - Find more book lists, podcasts, and free virtual collections, gathered by our district librarians.
Read.gov Kids - Reading resources for kids, from the Library of Congress's Center for the Book.
Social Justice Books - Curated book lists, reviews, and more. Includes a guide for selecting anti-bias children's books.
We Are Kid Lit Collective - Curated book lists that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and intersecting identities.
We Need Diverse Books - Resources and information about diverse and inclusive representation in literature for children and young adults. Use this link to access a wonderful list of sites featuring inclusive book lists & book reviews.
Book Trailers
Take a peek at these trailers for some of Ms. Strohecker's favorite books! You can find all of these books in our library.