How do they encourage kids to read?
Students state-wide get to vote on the best young adult book of the previous year from a selection of 15 books selected by Media Specialists. To qualify to vote, a student must have read at least 3 of the books from the list (read-alouds or independent reading). Last year, over 63,800 students voted in the statewide balloting for their favorite book. Q: When and where will students vote at Lamarque? A: March 25 – 28 during their regular Media Center time. Q: What are the 15 nominated books this year for Grades 3-5? Visit the Lamarque media center web site at http://teachers.srqk12.net/jdavidsmeyer/.aspx for a complete list, summaries, and Lexile levels. Click on the picture of the cover for teaching ideas and related web sites for your kids to visit. Q: Who sponsors it? A: Florida department of education and FAME (Florida Association for Media in Education). Q: Who runs the local programs? A: Library Media Specialists in participating schools. Q: How are books selected? A: SSYRA books
