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- Aliens on Earth- MiB Report Agency Directives: As Men in Black it is your job to keep a close eye on the space aliens and prevent the people of Earth from finding out about their existence. To accomplish this you must become familiar with various space alien lifeforms. Review 3-4 space aliens (books) and select 1 to study in greater depth (read the book). You may decide to study a space alien life form yourself, pass it to a trusted fellow agent, or back away from it and avoid it, for the moment. (Who knows? You may be called upon to defend the Earth from this Space being in the future.) You will use the following report outlines to log your findings
- Catch or Release Casting your line: Select a book from the table from among the sea of choices, Examine it weighing your options and decide if you are going to keep the catch, (read the book) or release (put it back) for others to catch.
- Quest for the Perfect Fantasy Book You are about to embark on a quest for the greatest fantasy books in our world. A grateful people are impressed with your bravery! This is a quest that many will undertake with some success, but only the bravest will make this their life’s work. There will be many dangers along the way. Your quest is to encounter a variety of fantasy books, test them, and determine which book a worthy questing companion.
- Quest for the Perfect Fantasy Book. php You are about to embark on a quest for the greatest fantasy books in our world. A grateful people are impressed with your bravery! This is a quest that many will undertake with some success, but only the bravest will make this their life’s work. There will be many dangers along the way. Your quest is to encounter a variety of fantasy books, test them, and determine which book a worthy questing companion.
- Suspect Casefile - MSword doc version Detective Directives: As Detectives it is your job to review the casefile of individual suspects (AKA- the books) and make a decision on whether there is enough evidence to continue your investigation of them ( AKA- read the book). You may decide to 1. take the case yourself, 2. pass the casefile to a trusted colleague with an interest in similar cases, or 3. leave it for another detective to review. You will use the following report outlines to log your findings.
- Suspect Casefile Report - Mystery Book Tasting Detective Directives: As Detectives it is your job to review the casefile of individual suspects (AKA- the books) and make a decision on whether there is enough evidence to continue your investigation of them ( AKA- read the book). You may decide to 1. take the case yourself, 2. pass the casefile to a trusted colleague with an interest in similar cases, or 3. leave it for another detective to review. You will use the following report outlines to log your findings.
- Good Reads for Middle SchoolGood Reads shares book titles and reviews for all age groups. This link is specifically for the middle grades. Using the search bar will access titles that are not displayed.
-to access all NOVELNY databases, including Kids InfoBits and other Gale Databases:
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Provided by the New York State Library, NOVELNY is a Statewide Internet Library connecting New Yorkers to 21st century information. NOVELNY is supported with temporary federal Library Services and Technology funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (ISLM).
Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
The American Library Association supports equal and equitable access to all library resources and services by users of all ages. Library policies and procedures that effectively deny minors equal and equitable access to all library resources and services available to other users is in violation of the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights. The American Library Association opposes all attempts to restrict access to library services, materials, and facilities based on the age of library users.
"Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights", American Library Association, July 26, 2006.
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/minors (Accessed March 16, 2020) . Document ID: 65e2f033-21c0-d724-f166-6a6def0dcd4e
Genres and forms for young adult and young fiction
Adventure <> Classics <> Contemporary Fiction <> Diaries <> Dystopian <> Family and Relationships <> Fantasy <> LGBTQ <> Graphic novels <> Historical Fiction <> Horror <> Humorous stories <> Mystery <> Poetry <> Paranormal <> Romance <> Science Fiction <> Short Stories <> Steampunk <> Verse novels
Top 100 Middle School Must-Reads- From Good Reads, the 100 Books Students Should Read Before Leaving Middle School
Students are able use this list without signing in to save lists or vote
Own Your Story: Finding Peace and Power Through Memoir
Junior Library Guild is offering their author talks in this video on demand series: Nikki Grimes, reading for boys with Jon Scieszka, Diversity, Varian Johnson, Meg Medina
