Q: What reading programs does the library sponsor?
A: Special reading encouragement programs are offered throughout the year for all students. Visit the Reading Lists page of this site for more information on the 2x2 Program and Bluebonnet Club! The library also runs two book fairs with PTA each year.
Q: My child's library book has been damaged. What do I do?
A: Sometimes books get lost or damaged. It is sad, but true. When things like this happen, the Lilyana library uses a site called "Support our Library". Find more information here.
Q: My child is coming home with library books that are above/below their reading level. What do I do?
A: The school library does not label books according to reading level. Students are able to choose books based on their preference and interests.
Research has shown that giving children choice in their reading lives leads to independent, motivated, and self-aware students who are able to experience books on a deeper level. I want our students to know they have no limits when it comes to reading!
Q: My child is reading Graphic Novels all the time. Should I be worried?
A: Graphic Novels are not only considered "real reading', but are also incredibly beneficial for engaging both parts of your brain and working on important skills like inferencing, understanding Author's purpose, context clues, and visual/media literacy. Graphic Novels ask readers to follow a unique plotline, find problems and solutions, and understand character development through the combination of pictures and words. That's no small feat! These fantastic books are perfect bridging points for students struggling to find a home in larger novels, or introductions to new genres and topics.
I understand the impulse to see a book full of pictures and wonder if your child is really reading something age appropriate or wish they had picked up your favorite novel instead. Remember, Graphic Novels are in fact - novels.
Check out the article below!
Scholastic "A Guide to Using Graphic Novels with Children and Teens"
Q: How can I help my child become a better reader?
A: The absolute best way to ensure that your child grows up to love reading is to model a love for reading and books at home! It is the day in, day out practice and the motivation from those around you.
How can you model this love of reading?
Read yourself! Show your child that reading is important to you.
Read with your child! It doesn't matter whether your child is 3 or 13 - reading together helps to build a stronger emotional bond, expands vocabularies, exposes children to a variety of genres, and creates a positive connection to books.
Ask questions! Don't be afraid to ask your child what they are reading right now. You can also ask them what they are learning from the book, what will happen next, or even what they would have done in the character's shoes.