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Must-Read Middle School Book Club Novels │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
What would you do if your family was the only one with a fallout shelter and you heard the sirens? Or your mom needs money to save the family restaurant? Or you promised to follow orders no matter what, even if you know they are morally wrong? These are the situations facing the characters in this week’s selections from the editors at Junior Library Guild, our second round-up of book club novels ripe for discussion.
Web Resources for Must-Read Book Club Picks │JLG’s On the Radar
Do they really use human bones in bone china? How long can you farm without water? After reading the following titles, selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild, students won’t need much prompting for discussion. Check out suggestions and resources for using these picks with student book clubs or share them with classroom teachers.
Winning Over Fidgety Listeners with New Storytime Classics │ JLG’s On the Radar
Do you have kids who wiggle and chatter while you read to them? Junior Library Guild editors have selected new picture book titles that will engage restless children from the first page to the last.
Printz Contenders Written by Fan Favorites │JLG’s On the Radar Teen
Here's a short list of fan favorites that just might be considered for the Micheal L. Printz Award for Excellence for Young Adult Literature. Watch for the announcement of the winner at the ALA Midwinter Youth Media Awards.
Snowy Tales for Wintry Days │ JLG’s On the Radar
Snow has already fallen across the country, and now that the calendar page has turned to December, kids have winter on their minds―no matter where they live. The following selections chosen by the editors at Junior Library Guild are just the ticket for cold wintry days.
Star-Studded Science for Common Core Support │ JLG’s On the Radar
Scientists encounter amazing phenomena in their work. Narrative nonfiction provides readers with answers and teachers with informational texts for curriculum standards support. The following science titles, selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild, are sure to foster an interest in knowing more about our world, and the scientists who study it.
The Beat Goes On: Brilliant Middle Grade Sequels │ JLG’s On the Radar
Junior Library Guild editors share fun sequels for independent readers. These follow-ups include new entries in favorite series by Lemony Snicket and Jack Gantos, and will have kids anxiously waiting for their next titles.
Walter Dean Myers Leads the Charge to War │JLG’s On the Radar Teen
John F. Kennedy said, “Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.” Learning about our history can prevent atrocities from happening again. Veteran writers tackle the impact of war in the following young adult books selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild.
Dinosaurs, Bears, and Bees: Science for Elementary Readers │ JLG’s On the Radar
Without honeybees, much of our food supply would consist of corn, rice, and oats. Six muscles attached to your eye keep it from popping out. New volcanoes create mountains, islands, and land. Such are the facts gleaned from these amazing science nonfiction titles selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild.
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