"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
-- Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel, from I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
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What's Your Next Read?
What's Your Next Read?
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Fiction vs. Nonfiction: What's the Difference?
Fiction vs. Nonfiction: What's the Difference?
Fiction
Fiction
When it comes to fiction, the story is fake, imaginary, totally made up, not real. The way I remember it is fiction is fake.
Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Nonfiction is a book of information that is true, or a book about a person or event that is actually true. The way I remember it is nonfiction is not fake.
What is a "genrefied" library?
What is a "genrefied" library?
It's in the name! A genrefied library means that books are categorized and shelved by genre. The idea is that students will have a more efficient (easier, quicker) way of selecting a book of interest when browsing the shelves. Evidence shows that readership increases when libraries are organized in this way. For our fiction chapter books located in the upper-elementary side of our library, we use nine general genres and combine subgenres under their general genre. Some books have cross-genres--these books are categorized based on where we think there will be more interest when browsing. If you think a book has been placed in an incorrect genre, let me know and I am happy to correct it!
Funny Fiction
Funny Fiction
Stories that are largely meant to entertain with humor.
Animal Fiction
Animal Fiction
Stories featuring anthropomorphic animal characters (animal characters that act like humans).
Sports Fiction
Sports Fiction
Stories where a sport has an impact on the plot or main character.
Realistic Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Stories that could really happen to real people and animals.
The main theme could be about relationships (family, friends, etc.), or about overcoming adversity (illness, life events, etc.).
Adventure Fiction
Adventure Fiction
Stories where the protagonist goes on an epic journey.
The plot often includes action sequences and a conflict with a person, nature, or event.
Historical Fiction
Historical Fiction
Stories set in the past with accurate depictions of life during the indicated time period.
It can feature actual historical figures, events, and settings, but the plot is fiction.
Creepy Fiction
Creepy Fiction
Stories designed to evoke fear, fascination, or revulsion in the reader.
Some libraries call this genre "horror" or "scary" fiction.
Mystery Fiction
Mystery Fiction
Stories in which one or more elements remain unknown until the end.
The stories are like puzzles, where the reader is given one piece at a time to try to figure out the big picture.
Science Fiction (Sci-Fi) and Fantasy -- Combined
Science Fiction (Sci-Fi) and Fantasy -- Combined
Science Fiction (Sci-Fi): Stories that deal with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, aliens, etc.
Fantasy Fiction: Stories that revolve around magic or supernatural forces. They are set in invented worlds or in a legendary, mythic past that relies on the invention of magic.
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