Exposure to Literature/Genres

Students will be introduced to quality authors, different genres, library awards, and diverse literature in order to facilitate discussion, broaden world views, encourage social emotional learning, increase reading stamina, and provide opportunities for all students to see themselves represented within the collection.

Share quality literature with students

Introduce genres

Launch and spearhead various building wide literacy initiatives such as "One School, One Book"

Discuss Author's Point of View

Exposure to Points of View and Opinions

Reinforce and look more deeply at genre

Encourage independent reading (both fiction and non-fiction)

Host book tastings for further exposure to genres

Teach differentiation of facts and opinions

Educate on banned books and censorship

Collaborate with teachers to encourage reading for enjoyment

Create displays to highlight genre collections

Advance understanding of the history of banned books and censorship