Books
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
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Books have a loan period of three (3) weeks, with 3 renewals allowed. There are no fines for overdue books, but a book that is 25 days (5 weeks) overdue will be marked lost, and students will be responsible for the cost of the book unless it is returned by the end of the semester. Students may have 5 books checked out at any one time but may not check out books if they still have overdue books outstanding. To avoid replacement fees, please return all materials in the condition in which they are checked out. Overdue and lost book notices will be communicated weekly through school email.
Reading programs at PSHS
THE LINCOLN AWARD
The Lincoln Award is given each year to the author whose book receives the most votes from high school students in Illinois. It is awarded by the Association of School Library Educators (AISLE).
HOW CAN I VOTE?
Read a minimum of 4 nominated books prior to voting in March 2024.
Copies of each book are available in the library at the Lincoln Award display. Look for the books with a Lincoln sticker on the spine. You can also read these books at home on your own e-Reader or check them out from your local library!
HOW DO I WIN PRIZES?
Read Lincoln books.
Every comment form enters you in a prize drawing at the end of the month.
Read for a Lifetime
Read for a Lifetime is a statewide reading program that targets high school students. This initiative promotes the enjoyment of reading by encouraging students to read both classic and contemporary literature and rewards them for their efforts. By participating in the program, students develop a love of books and reading that will last a lifetime.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Certificates are given to each student who:
Reads at least four titles from the posted booklist during the school year
Reads all 25 books on the annual posted booklist.
Reads at least four titles from the annual posted booklist all 4 years of high school.
Reads all 25 books on the annual posted booklist all 4 years of high school. * Please indicate any senior who is participating in the program for the fourth consecutive year, having read all 25 titles each year.
All certificates are signed by Secretary of State and State Librarian, Alexi Giannoulias.
