Book Notes from the Library

St. Nicholas librarian Wendy Wilkins
has prepared the following list of
resources to enhance reading experiences for students. 

SUMMER READING 
AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Summer Reading Program at the Chattanooga Public Library is free and open to all regardless of residency. Registration begins on May 18^th and may be done online for the first time. Students will have a game card to complete which includes reading an online Tumblebook which may be found on their website.

A detailed flyer on the Summer Reading Program is provided at the end year conferences along with suggested reading lists from the International Reading Association and the National Science Teacher.  Both reading lists and the Summer Reading Program flyer are included in your students Library Research folder. Most of the books on these lists are available at the library.

Library cards may be obtained for free for Chattanooga residents or families who have businesses or property in the city.  There is $50.00 annual fee for nonresidents to have a library card which will allow them to check out books, DVD’s, talking books, CD’s and access many invaluable databases. In lieu of the $50.00 fee, nonresidents may obtain a card by to volunteering 20 hours at one of the Chattanooga Public Libraries.

Volunteers (ages 13 and up) are especially needed at the finale of the summer reading program on Saturday, July 27^th from 9:00-11:30. If interested, please contact Lee Hope, Children’s Coordinator at 757-5314.

Links:

• WORLD BOOK, guided reading, games and more from the Tennessee Electronic Library: TEL

• AR BOOK FINDER: http://www.arbookfind.com/

• TEACHER'S TOP 100 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN from the National Teacher’s Association (NEA): Top 100 Books for Children  
  
• GREAT WEBSITES FOR CHILDREN from the American Library Association (ALA): Websites for Children
• OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOKS from the USBBY (United States Board on Books for Young People): Outstanding International Books
  
• TO EVALUATE CONTENT OF BOOKS AND MEDIA:  Common Sense Media
• TO VIEW LISTINGS OF OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S BOOKS- ALA (American Library Association) Notable Books:  Notable Books
  
• TO VIEW LISTINGS OF OUTSTANDING NON-FICTION NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) Orbis Pictus Awards:  Non Fiction Books Orbus Awards
• TO VIEW OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOKS:  Outstanding USBBY Award Books

 Downloads: 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know