Clubs & Library Programs

3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

Battle of the Books teams have been finalized. Team lists will be posted in the library shortly. If you forget who is on your team, please see Ms. Bradshaw.

Lunch Meeting Dates:

• Monday, February 2 – Team names and book assignments

• Monday, February 23

• Monday, March 30

• Monday, May 4

Teams will meet during their assigned lunch period and may bring their lunch. Meetings will be used for practice questions and mock battles to prepare for the competition.

Competition Date: May 13
Reading List: William Allen White Award, 2025-2026, Grades 3-5

Additional meetings may be scheduled if needed.

All Grades

1. Get the book – Check our library, borrow from the public library, buy a copy, or use one you already own.

2. Read or listen – Read it by yourself, with friends, family, or listen to the audiobook.

3. Talk about it – Share your thoughts with classmates, teachers, or anyone else reading it.

4. Celebrate & find out the next book – Join us at the end-of-month meeting to discuss and hear the next pick.

April Pick:

Manatee Summer by Evan Griffith

Manatee Summer by Evan Griffith is a poignant middle-grade novel about 11-year-old Peter, who spends his last summer before middle school trying to catalog 100 species in Florida with his best friend, Tommy. The summer turns intense when they find an injured manatee, prompting Peter to fight for its protection while navigating his grandfather's worsening Alzheimer’s, a strained friendship due to a hidden secret, and personal growth.

We meet on May at 3:05 PM.

4th & 5th Grade
Ms. Bradshaw challenges you to read at least 20 books by May 8!

1. REQUIRED: After each book (50+ pages), fill out the short Google Form HERE so Ms. Bradshaw knows you read it.
   Step 2 – Optional

2. OPTIONAL: Make a copy of the 20 Book Challenge Template HERE to track your reading.

3. OPTIONAL: Add each book cover to your tracker (or pick up a paper copy in the library).

Teachers: Read 40 books and track them HERE!