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This year in the Hubbard Woods Resource Center, we have enjoyed sharing the forty titles highlighted by the two annual children's book award programs for K-4 students. One aspect of both the Bluestem and the Monarch contests is that the books are not necessarily from the calendar year, they are books that teacher librarians have recommended for their high interest and quality. The award is designed for students in grades 3-5 who are ready for longer titles than found on the Monarch list, but not quite ready for the sophistication of some of the Rebecca Caudill titles. Named in honor of Big Bluestem which is the state prairie grass, the award may include both timeless classics and current titles, as well as books that have appeared on Monarch and Rebecca Caudill lists. -From the Association of Illinois School Library Educators Website We purchased five copies of each of the twenty books on this year's list and display them prominently in the library. Each week throughout the first half of the year, we share a chapter or book talk the various titles. Then in early March, our students have the opportunity to submit their individual votes for the state-wide contest. Third graders are lucky! They are able to vote for both the Bluestem and the Monarch contests! Here is a LINK to the master list for 2019. The name Monarch was chosen because of its familiarity to K-3 children and to symbolize the growth, change and freedom that becoming a reader brings. The Monarch is designed to encourage children to read critically and become familiar with children's books, authors and illustrators. The program is open to all K-3 age children in Illinois. -From the Association of Illinois School Library Educators Site Throughout the first half of the year, we've sprinkled in the Monarch Award books into our library times for K-3 students. Over the last few weeks, these students have been analyzing the titles and ranking their favorites. In early March, the students will have the chance to submit their vote for the state-wide contest as well. Here is a link to the master list for 2019.
Third Grade Takes It Up a Notch!
Voting!We used a Google Form to vote for the awards. What I love about Google Forms is that it allows you to insert a photo (which I used the cover of the books) to make the whole process simple for even the youngest students! Here are the results from our students! And OUR Winner Is...
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