OPA Libraries Report
December and January 2018-2019
Library Curriculum
December
- Love Your Library Book Contest
- Fiction & Nonfiction
- Reading Genres: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, & Realistic Fiction, Adventure, Humor
- Folktales & Myths
- Poetry
- Winter Break Bingo
- Winter Holidays Books
January
- New Year's Library Resolutions
- Good Fit Books
- Science Fair
- Reading Genres: Adventure, Sports
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- Poetry
- Graphic Novels
- Caldecott Winners
- Quality Books
- Animal Fantasy
Spanish Magazines
Leveled Magazines
The Jr. high library has added collections of Spanish Magazines at three levels:
Level 1: Que Tal? Beginner
Level 2: Ahora Intermediate
Level 3: El Sol Advanced
Check with the teacher or librarian to access them digitally.
Student/Alumnos
Digital website for Spanish magazines
Featured Database: EBSCO Middle School
EBSCO Middle School
- A user-friendly interface that allows you to search many databases with a single search box.
- Students can access ESBCO Middle School by going to Utah's Online Library.
- Ask the librarian or your teacher for the home access information.
- Students can access reliable and vetted information at their reading level.
Youth Media Awards
Every year librarians around the country meed at the Midwinter Meeting to choose the best Youth Media of the year. Here's a sampling of titles:
John Newbery Medal Winner
Merci Suárez Changes Gears, written by Meg Medina, is the 2019 Newbery Medal winner
Caldecott Medal Winner
Hello Lighthouse, illustrated and written by Sophie Blackall, is the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner.
Printz Award Winner
The Poet X, written by Elizabeth Acevedo, is the 2019 Printz Award winner.
Featured App: Play and Learn Science
The inaugural Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award is being given in 2019 to a digital media producer that has created distinguished digital media for an early learning audience.
The 2019 in Early Learning Digital Media Award winner is Play and Learn Science, produced by PBS Kids.
https://youtu.be/0GgtXqOSexU