May 2012

We are fortunate to have a substantial and appealing collection of books in our Southgate library. A variety of books are available representing many reading levels. As the students progress through the years, the library lessons cover the various fiction genres (mystery and detective stories, fantasy, realistic and historical fiction, science fiction) as well as nonfiction, poetry, folktales and fairy tales. I teach your children how to locate books that interest them and that are at the “just right” reading level and encourage them to try some new types of books. They choose their books from a wide assortment of books and use their library skills to purposefully browse and evaluate the reading level. They are guided but encouraged to make their own selections. We have many displays of books to highlight a variety of genres, formats and topics. Our aim, by the end of their elementary school experience, is to expose our students to all types of books and many different authors and illustrators and to give them life-long library skills that can be used at any library.

Mrs. Parmalee, NBCT
School Library Media Specialist