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-J.K. Rowling
The Timber Ridge library supports the freedom to read. While we strive to provide a diverse collection (diverse in format, topic, author, & character representation) for our student body and staff, please know that not every title is interesting and/or appropriate for every user. We want users to have choice with that they read. If you choose a book that makes you uncomfortable or makes your parents/guardians uncomfortable, please return it and I'll help find a book you can completely enjoy.
Parents can help students enjoy the library. Ask students what they are reading and talk to them about their choice. I would be happy to also discuss titles and our library with you.
You can read our collection development policy here.
The Iowa Goldfinch Award is for books written for K-3 children that are published within the last five years. Kids in Iowa vote on the nominees to determine the winner each year.
The Iowa Children's Choice Award focuses on books perfect for kids in grades 3-6. Nominations for books and voting to determine the winner is done by Iowa students each year.
The Caldecott Award is given annually to an illustrator of the most notable American children's book that year. There are several additional books honored each year.
The Newbery Award is awarded annually to the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year.