According to research done in nine states and in over 3300 schools since 1999, the positive impact of the school library media program is consistent. Strong school library media programs make a difference in academic achievement. The impact on academic achievement cannot be explained away by other community or school conditions. Therefore, the goal of the McClure Media Center Staff this year is to help you “Discover the Connection” between your school library and academic achievement. We will:
Cobb Virtual Library (requires passwords, given at school)
Destiny Search (only works at school)
Lexile Book Database-look up Lexile levels for books
Locating Lexile Levels using Destiny (remember: 50L above & 100L below is your preferred range)
Help Your Teen Build Literacy Skills (.pdf file)
Encouraging the Reading Habit with Middle Schoolers
Reading is Fundamental-Click on an age group below, and you'll find many resources to help you motivate your children from preschool throughout their school years
Lexile Information
Internet Safety
Helping your teen with homework
Georgia Children's Book Award-The purpose of the award is to foster a love of reading in the children of Georgia, and to introduce them to books of literary excellence. The award is given in two categories – picture books and middle grade novels.
Georgia Peach Book Award-The purpose of the Georgia Peach Award is to highlight and promote the best current young adult literature for Georgia high school age students, to encourage young adults to read and to promote the development of cooperative school and public library services for young adults
Newbery Medal-The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Coretta Scott King Award-Given to African American authors and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream.
Michael L. Printz Award-The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
Teen's Top 10 Awards-Young Adult Library Services Association
The Reader's Bill of Rights
Everyone has the right to read. Here's The Reader's Bill of Rights to help you make the most of that right: Readers have:
—Pennac, Daniel, Better Than Life, Coach House Press, 1996.
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