First Chapter Fridays

What are First Chapter Fridays?

First Chapter Fridays are a sneak peek at a new novel, graphic novel or nonfiction book for your reading pleasure. Ms. Mellendorf will read aloud the first chapter of your next great read and place a link to the recording on this page. Sometimes, it's the author reading aloud! Then you can check it out on Axis 360, Destiny, Sora, through the Wauconda Area Library's Grab and Go service or in print at Matthews Middle School Library.

Read by the Author

• The Cursed Moon by Angela Cervantes (13:00)

• Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling (7:33)

• Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds (2:35)

• Booked by Kwame Alexander (1:55)

• Flunked (Fairy Tale Reform School by Jen Calonita (9:19)

• The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm (4:16)

• Inkling by Kenneth Oppel (8:52)