middle school libraries

"The book expands [on the first edition] . . . to include more titles and more genres (such as graphic novels and nonfiction)"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a list of over ten thousand fiction and nonfiction titles of young adult and children's literature.

"Demonstrates ways to use the Shared Foundations and Domains in . . . instructional design while collaboratively planning personalized learning experiences with content-area educators"--Amazon.com.

Provides complete plans for fifty reading promotion units for teens, each with suggestions for displays, prizes, games, forms, and activities, and including lists of books, films, magazines, and computer software.

Presents learning plans for grades six through twelve that address developmental steps and differential abilities in Common Core State Standards key competencies. Sample lessons are aligned with key curriculum areas such as social studies, science, physical education, art, and music.

Enhance your historical fiction collection - and its popularity with readers and value in the classroom - with this wide-ranging guide. After discussion of various aspects of the genre (its importance, history, criteria for evaluation, and methods of presentation), the author takes an in-depth look at 80 of the best historical fiction novels published for this age group in the last 10 to 15 years. For each title there is a brief introduction discussing setting, historical background, and point of view; a list of characters; a detailed plot summary; and ways to introduce the book to students, including important passages for reading or retelling. This versatile tool, written by a recognized expert in children's literature, can be used for readers' advisory, curricular support, title selection, and collection development.

"An essential resource for intermediate, middle, and high school librarians that guides the planning, learning, and implementation of a school library makerspace"--.

A simple guide to implementing a Read It Forward program in your middle school library. Teens recommend books to other teens, offering a way to promote books and reading.

Contains more than 250 author games and booktalks to movtivate middle school readers.