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Running a K-8 library is hard. It’s not the curriculum that’s difficult, or even the task of purchasing relevant and exciting texts for such a wide range of ages. Switching gears from 5th grade to kindergarten on a dime isn’t easy, but that’s not what I’m talking about. No, I’m talking organization. That’s the hard […]
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November is Picture Book Month, a fun opportunity to celebrate our favorite books, as well as our beloved experiences and memories with them. The beautiful pictures, the thoughtful words, the silly characters – there is so much to celebrate! We’ve been reading wonderful pictures books both new and old all month long, and have had a […]
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Attention, 7th and 8th graders! Consider this your official invitation to the our very exclusive End-of-the-World Book Club. (Yes, you read that right.) WHO: 7th and 8th grade students as well as staff like Mr. Price, Ms. Mathieson, Ms. Beckwith, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Gulotta, and yours truly! WHAT: An exciting and thought-provoking book discussion about Life as We Knew It […]
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I gave this series five stars because it is happy, adventurous, and humorous. If you like magical creatures, magic, twists and turns and best of all friendship, you will like the series. Not gonna lie – the beginning is slow, push through! This student book review was written by Carly, a St. Anne’s-Belfield School student. […]
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I gave this book 4 1/2 stars because it showed the opposite of success. The main character almost never got to play but he still kept an okay attitude and was the best teammate. This student book review was written by Kelsey, a St. Anne’s-Belfield School student. Kelsey is in the 6th grade.
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Happy Picture Book Month! Wondering what Picture Book Month is? Let’s look back together at the information from last year’s Picture Book Month post. First and foremost, it’s an excellent excuse to read and reread your favorite children’s books – so you can stop hiding that copy of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus […]
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This student book review was created by St. Anne’s-Belfield student Lellie. Lellie is in the fifth grade.
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Finding a book exciting and interesting enough to captivate both 5th and 6th graders, boys and girls, with a wide variety of interests and reading levels, is no easy feat. The book needed to be short enough not to frustrate readers working on their skills, but challenging enough for even our best readers to push […]
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I gave this book five stars because it’s funny and action packed. Team work was on every page. This Student Book Review was written by Eli, a St. Anne’s-Belfield School student. Eli is in the sixth grade.
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I gave this book five stars because it is a wonderfully written series of books that mix fantasy, mystery, and over all adventure! The author of this book series is J.K. Rowling. I would recommend it to people in 3rd grade and up. This book is great for people who like fiction and adventure, it […]
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