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A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin by David A. Adler Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706. When he was 8 he cut school so he had to work with his dad at a candle and soap factory. As he got older he became known for being an inventor, writer, newspaper […]
Read MoreWith the leaves falling from the trees and the weather getting cooler, it’s finally starting to feel like fall! And it’s about time, because the Johnson Elementary School library is ready to keep celebrating fall with stories, songs, and lessons. The school year is in full swing and we are having so much fun. This […]
Read MoreWelcome to Everyone is Talking About, a new feature on the Johnson Elementary School Learning Leopard Library blog that features books and series that students just can’t stop talking about! Check out our Everyone is Talking About posts to learn more about some of the most commonly checked-out, requested, and reviewed books in the Learning […]
Read MoreIt’s past October 1st, which can only mean one thing: In the hearts of elementary school students everywhere, Halloween is practically here! To make sure that all of our students can enjoy our spooky and exciting Halloween collection, we have two holiday-themed displays this year. The top photo of our Friday Photo collage shows some […]
Read MoreThis Thursday, October 3rd, Johnson Elementary School was one of hundreds of thousands of schools nationwide to participate in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record! According to the Jumpstart website, Read for the Record is “one time of the year when millions of individuals come together to celebrate literacy and support Jumpstart in its efforts to […]
Read MoreThis week, our students got their first peek of the Golden Shelf Award, which is one of my favorite library projects yet. Every Monday, one Johnson Elementary School class from grades 2-4 will be announced by Mr. Stern to be the winner of the prestigious Golden Shelf Award from the Learning Leopard Library. If […]
Read MoreThis has been our busiest week yet at the Johnson Elementary School Learning Leopard Library. Last Friday, our new Graphic Novel section was unveiled to the students. Although I knew that graphic novels would be popular with the students at Johnson Elementary School, I had no idea just how big of a reaction there would […]
Read MoreThe Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke Escape! Prosper and Bo have just escaped from their Aunt Esther. They travel to Venice, Italy. Esther hires detective Victor. Will Prosper and Bo survive in Venice or will Victor send them back to where they came from? Find out in The Thief Lord! This book review was written […]
Read MoreHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter is an unusual kid. His parents died by a terrible wizard with the name of Voldemort. So he got dropped at the door of his aunt and uncle’s house. They treated him like a rag. But then he figured out that he is an […]
Read MoreWe have an extraordinary number of incredible readers here at Johnson Elementary School. I knew that we needed to find a way to celebrate the amazing number of books that these students check out and read every single day in the Learning Leopard Library. This sign, which is located between the library and the alcove […]
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