Book suggestions
Younger readers
Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry
From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her fellow second-graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual lunches. So when story time arrives, the choice is unanimous: they want to hear about Gooney Bird Greene. And that suits her just fine, because, as it turns out, Gooney Bird has quite a few interesting and "absolutely true" stories to tell. For fans of Clementine or Junie B. Jones, Gooney Bird Greene is a character you'll never forget! Available as an ebook on OverDrive.
Middle grade readers
Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
The seven 5th graders who are the main characters in this book don't have much in common, and they've never gotten along. Not until a certain new teacher arrives and helps them to find strength inside themselves—and in each other. But when Mr. Terupt suffers a terrible accident, will his students be able to remember the lessons he taught them? Or will their lives go back to the way they were before—before fifth grade and before Mr. Terupt? This book is told in alternate chapters by each of the seven kids. Available as an ebook on OverDrive.
Upper grade readers
The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater
If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But one afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment. Available as an ebook on OverDrive.
Summer reading list: https://literacyworldwide.org/docs/default-source/reading-lists/teachers-choices/teachers-choices-reading-list-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=1911be8e_4
MA Children's Book Award 2021
The new list is out! If you are in grades 4 - 6, get started on reading these great titles so you can vote on the best one next school year! http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Good news from the Brookline Public Library
Click here to read their plans for reopening!
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