Michigan Reads
Kindergarten and First Graders are reading and sharing “Raccoon Tunes” by Nancy Shaw. The Library of Michigan selected this book and a free copy was sent to all schools in Michigan. This is part of the One Book, One State program. Last year’s book was “Big Chickens” by Leslie Helakoski. Watch for bookmarks about reading at home coming home with your kindergarten and first graders.
Great Lakes, Great Books
The Michigan Reading Association picks eight books in five categories: K-1st, 2nd –3rd, 4th –5th, 6th –8th and 9th –12th grades. Students read at least five of the eight books in their category and select a winner. The list of this year’s nominees can be found at: http://www.michiganreading.org/cms/images/stories/PDFs/glgb%20bookmarks2008.pdf
In library media lessons this year we are reviewing the books and will be voting for our favorites in January. At least one copy of each of these books is available in the library media center. These books make great gifts too.
Last year’s winners were:
Grades K-1
Big Chickens by Leslie Helakoski......................Dutton, 2006
Honor Books
Belinda and the Glass Slipper by Amy Young............................Viking, 2006Mammoths on the Move by Lisa Wheeler............................Harcourt, 2006
Grades 2-3
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker.........................Hyperion, 2006Honor BooksCaptain Raptor and the Moon Mystery by Kevin O'Malley................Walker, 2005The Magician's Boy by Susan Cooper......................Margaret K. McElderry, 2005
Grades 4-5
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DeCamillo ...................................................................Candlewick, 2006
Honor Books
Porch Lies: Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and Other Wily Characters by Patricia C. McKissack.................................................................Schwartz & Wade, 2006Ryan and Jimmy: And the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together by Herb Shoveller...............................................................................Kids Can, 2006
About Me
- Cyndi Phillip
- I have been an Elementary Library Media Specialist for Grand Haven Area Public schools since 1986. I love working as a teacher of information literacy skills. This year (2013) that changed and now I am the Technology teacher for 3 building and librarian (mostly cataloger) for 7 buildings. I have one son who is a teacher. My son is married and I have 2 beautiful granddaughters. My dog, Cooper, is my companion. You can see pictures of my quilts on Flickr and Facebook.