Fall, 2023
Welcome Back!
Welcome to a new school year! The beginning of the school year is always exciting because there's so much that's new: new grade, new classroom, new supplies and NEW BOOKS to discover! There are lots of new books and series in our library. Our non-fiction sections have new animal books and new biographies. There are new realistic fiction and fantasy fiction books - plus some new choices in our ever popular graphics novels section. I am always happy to help students find the newest book in a well-loved series or discover a new genre to try.
Happy Reading!
Mrs. DeGagne
Useful Websites
Great Info and Resources: AR Bookfind Caldecott Medal Winning Books
Newbery Medal Winning Books Simi Valley Library
Some of Students' Favorite Series and Favorite Author Links:
Who Is/Was-Where Is/What is? Books Dav Pilkey Dan Gutman Mo Willems Diary of A Wimpy Kid
One of the Medal of Honor Characteristics is Courage.
Courage (noun): The ability to do something that frightens one.
We are called to courage everyday as we try to master new concepts and challenges. We grow through developing our courage.
The books shown here are some great reading choices to foster discussions about courage. Please scroll through to check them out.
There are so many different types of books to choose from. It's important to try different types of genres as we grow. What didn't interest you at seven or eight may fascinate you at eleven or twelve. Don't get caught in a reading rut. Try a mystery, a biography, an historical fiction book. Make it a goal to discover your new genres of books throughout the 2023-2024 school year. To see descriptions and examples of genres, please check out the Genre Exploration page on this website.
AR Quiz # 168140
Reading Level: 5.3
Points 5.0
Exploring Our Diversity
Here are some book choices that reflect the diversity of people that make up our country. Learn about different cultures and perspectives through books that are in our library. Read. Learn. Grow.
AR Quiz # 142622
Reading Level: 4.8
Points 2.0
AR Quiz # 505104
Reading Level:3.4
Points 0.5
AR Quiz # 505347
Reading Level: 2.3
Points 0.5
AR Quiz # 193339
Reading Level: 5.8
Points 0.5
AR Quiz # 171387
Reading Level: 3.3
Points 0.5
Are any of these books new to you? Why don't you learn about them out through Destiny Discover and, if they sound good to you, check one out today.