About the Book Lists

Objectives

• Books must have been published within the last three years.
• Books must be age-appropriate.
• Books must be very appealing to students. This one is measured by the fact that, as librarians on the front lines with children in our libraries every day, we know which books they will enjoy and which ones are of little interest.

Alignment

District Core Values:

• Passionate teaching dedicated to content and craft that inspires others.
• Relationships as the foundation for how we teach, learn, work, and play together in a safe, engaging, and caring way.
• Exploration and the pursuit of one’s passion that leads to personal growth.
• Communication and collaboration that strengthens our unity.
• Respect for the diversity of our school community through a culture of understanding and personalized learning opportunities.

KISD Library Goal:

• To develop a lasting love of reading and learning in all students.
• To expose students to a variety of diverse and current books
• To create a list of books that teachers can use for various curriculum competencies
• To provide teachers with curriculum connections for books on the list

AASL Standards

• Reading is the core of personal and academic competency.
• Build a collection that reflects the diverse global community
• Establish a public practice by sharing work with teachers and colleagues

Future Ready Librarian Standards

• Inspires and supports the reading lives of both students and teachers