2011 - 12
The Wonderful World of Reading
Exploring Literary Genres
“The more that you read,
the more things you will know.
The more that you learn,
the more places you'll go.”
~ Dr. Seuss
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August:
Non-fiction~Informational
Book of the Month:
Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11
by Brian Floca
Accelerated Reader Challenge: The Great Genre Quest
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September:
Science Fiction
Book of the Month:
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge
Once Upon a Time... Computer Style
(Digital storytelling competition- due November 30)
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October:
Fantasy
Book of the Month:
The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gaiman
Read for the Record
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Read the article
Tales from the Library 2011
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November:
Historical Fiction
Book of the Month:
The Journal of Jesse Smoke:
A Cherokee Boy -
The Trail of Tears, 1838
by Joseph Bruchac
Native American Heritage Month
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December:
Humor
Book of the Month:
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
by Barbara Robinson
Deck the Halls
Door Decorating Contest
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January:
Adventure
Book of the Month:
Zahrah the Windseeker
by Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu
Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award
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February:
Nonfiction ~ Biography
Book of the Month:
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshall
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Black History Month
"All the world's a Stage..." Reader's Theater
(Due February 22)
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March:
Folklore and Fairy Tales
Book of the Month:
The Apple-Pip Princess
by Jane Ray
Read Across America
February 27 - March 2
Women's History Month
Fairy Tales in a Box
March 12 - 16
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April:
Poetry
Book of the Month:
Blue Lipstick:
Concrete Poems
by John Grandits
Poetry Contest
April 25-27
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May:
Mystery
Book of the Month:
The Mystery at Big Ben
by Carole Marsh
Genre-nate a Poster Contest
May 16-18, 2012
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