Resources
PLD Reads: It’s not just a slogan…
It’s a READING CULTURE. Reading is fundamental in future success, so at PLD, we read. We are a community of readers supported by teachers and administrators who read. We have a strong library program, featuring a collection of over 17,000 items. Check out these other helpful resources:
If you need some help navigating library resources, check out Mrs. Perry's collection of YouTubtorials to help you get what you need.
Kentucky Bluegrass Award Books: The Kentucky Bluegrass Award (KBA) is a program designed to encourage students to read widely from lists of current, well-reviewed literature that reflects a variety of experiences and points of view. Each year, a committee chooses ten books for award nomination, then students are encouraged to read and vote for their favorite selection. Click to see the list for grades 9-12.
Herald Leader: Thanks to the Newspapers in Education program, PLD has eEdition access to Lexington's local newspaper. See librarian for login and password.
Newsela: Newsela is an online platform that features high-interest articles on current events which can be selected in a variety of reading levels.
Lexington Public Library: "Reading is just the beginning!" Find access to books, databases, information about programs and events, and get online homework help.
Kentucky Educational Television Resources and PBS Learning Media: Kentucky's network for public television programming , with thousands of resources in science, mathematics, health, history, social studies, and the arts.
OWL at Purdue: The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University has a plethora of free writing resources and instructional materials, most notably their MLA and APA citation guides.
