Summer Reading

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I can't believe that it is already late July! Where has the summer gone? I know that I have not done a great job of keeping this blog updated last school year. There was just so much going on last year, before I knew it the year was over. My goal is to update once a week this school year. I will be also posting some events from last year as well. I'm going to try to do some "Throwback Thursday" posts.

This summer I've been doing some reading. Of course, most have been books that are going in our library. But I managed to fit in three grown-up books on vacation. I read one of the books on the Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton. To see the list of other books on the lists see the links below. They will be available for check out to the students this coming school year. If they read 5 or more books, students can earn a spot on the Black-Eyed Susan Wall of Fame.

BES Picture Books

BES Chapter Books (4-6)

BES Graphic Novels (4-6)

 Hope everyone is having a great summer and doing lots of reading! Keep checking back for more updates! If you have read a great book, please post it in the comments.

Miss Hazuda(@HESMediaCenter)

National Picture Book Month

November is National Picture Book Month. This celebration is a recent one for schools, libraries, authors and readers to promote literacy at all ages. Many times in the library we hear these words, "I want to check out a chapter book!" Chapter books are certainly wonderful, but often students want to rush to chapter books because they think picture books are too easy. 

In reality, many picture books are written for older readers at high reading levels. Books with illustrations working together with text can give readers a better understanding of challenging concepts. For example, Carole Boston Weatherford's book Freedom on the Menu tells the story of the Greensboro Sit-in. Doreen Rappaport's biography of Eleanor Roosevelt (Eleanor, Quiet No More) chronicles the First Lady's transition from childhood to the White House. Photographs like Nic Bishop's in his book Frogs capture wildlife in action-an experience many children don’t have.

Reader understanding of all of these topics are enhanced because of their illustrations. The picture book format provides the right balance to make the topic more accessible for students. 

During November I hope you'll challenge yourself to read a few picture books and enjoy the work of both authors and illustrators!  You can print this November calendar with picture book suggestions. Let's read, share, and celebrate the power of picture books!

Happy Reading!!

Miss Hazuda (@HESMediaCenter)

Scholastic Book Fair

My students know that two of my favorite times of the whole school year is Book Fair time! This year our Fall Book Fair will be October 24th-October 28th. We will be open during Fall Festival that will be taking place on Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. 

I think I get so excited about Book Fair because I love getting new books! There are a lot of great titles that will be available. Check out the link to our home page to see the great books and a lot of additional information. You can also download the Book Fair App. Click here for more information.

Here are some of my favorites!

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Can't wait to see you at the Book Fair! If you need suggestions, I'm more than happy to help!

Happy Reading!!

Miss Hazuda (@HESMediaCenter)

October Already!

It had been a while since I have been able to post anything on the blog. The new school year was off to a fast start and I barely had time breathe! And then I got sick! I have not been that sick in many many years. I'm still not 100% yet, but I'm on the road to being there soon! 

I think fall is finally here! I went out to dinner last night with my parents and it was a lot cooler once the sun went down. October is one of my favorite months due to the change in the temperature, the leaves beginning to change color and it is almost time for Book Fair!

The Fall Book Fair will be October 24th through October 28th. We will be open during the Fall Festival from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Keep an eye out for another post about the Book Fair. The flyers will be coming home soon, as well as the All for Books sheet.

Happy Reading!!

Miss Hazuda (@HESMediaCenter)

Books About Libraries and Books

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For as long as I can remember I have LOVED reading!! Some of my favorite memories of my parents taking me to the public library when I was growing up. I had three books that I always checked out, The Five Chinese Brothers by Claire Huchet Bishop, A Tree is Nice by Janice May Udry, and The Secret World of OG by Pierre Berton. The first two I have always been able to find a copy of and reread. The last book, The Secret World of OG, I kind of remember the story. But I couldn't remember the title or the author. It took many years, but I finally found it and was able to find a copy online. I couldn't wait to reread it, though I was a little hesitant because I didn't want to ruin the memory. I was pleasantly surprised that the reread didn't spoil the memory, in fact it brought back all the wonder and excitement I felt when I first read it!


This next book holds a special place in my heart because of the cover. When I first read the book The Library by Sarah Stewart I had to share it with my mom. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. Her first words on seeing the cover were "She reminds me of you"! This book is one of my favorites about books and libraries. Elizabeth, like me, didn't like to play with dolls or skate. All she wants to do is read. Growing up I always had a book with me no matter where I went. I'm still like that today. Right now I can think of three books I have in my car, just in case.



I was so excited to find a new book about a library, The NOT So Quiet Library by Zachariah OHora. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. Oskar and Theodore, like me, love going to the library. But one Saturday their trip to the library isn't as peaceful as they want it to be. See if you can figure out what might be happening at the library from the cover. It took me a bit to spot the hint. Sometimes after reading many books about libraries they all start to seem the same. This book is something new and fresh for me. I can't wait to share it with the kids next year!


See the titles below for some other great books about libraries and books.

     



     

     

What are some of your favorite books?

Happy Reading!!

Miss Hazuda (@HESMediaCenter)