NMMS Reading Recommendations:
Here are some book suggestions, ebooks, great programs to get involved in, and information on local Library programs. There is a great deal of information, sources, and opportunities to keep your students reading!
OBOB (Oregon Battle of the Books Nominees) 2020
6th to 8th Grade Division
The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands
Falling Over Sideways by Jordan Sonnenblick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
Frogkisser by Garth Nix
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
House Arrest b K.A. Holt
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bolwing
It Ain’t So Awful, Falafel by Firoozeh Duman
The List by Patricia Forde
Ms. Bixby’s Last Day by John David Anderson
The Novice by Taran Matharu
The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz
The Port Chicago 50 by Steve Sheinkin
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Ghainani
The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby
The Teacher’s Funeral by Richard Peck
YRCA (Young Readers Choice Award Nominees) 2020
Junior Division (Grades 4-6)
The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Restart by Gordon Korman
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya
The Pants Project by Cat Clarke
The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell
The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library by Linda Bailey
Intermediate Division (Grades 7-9)
Blood Rose Rebellion by Rosalyn Eves
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Exo by Fonda Lee
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling
Invictus by Ryan Graudin
Saints and Misfits by S.K. Ali
Stranger Than Fanfiction by Chris Colfer
The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturb
ORCA (Oregon Readers Choice Awards) 2019-2020
Middle School Division (Grades 6-8)
All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson
Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
Frogkisser! By Garth Nix
One Trick Pony by Nathan Hale
Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Restart by Gordon Korman
Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart
Free Digital Book Resources
Capstone Interactive
Free access to 3,000 eBooks through August 31
Library staff or teachers need to sign up for the entire school
Will receive a login and URL to share with students and parents before school is out (I did not confirm this, but that is how it worked last year.)
If more than one staff member from a school signs up by accident, will be given the same credentials as those given to the first staff member
MMS Capstone Log In Information:
https://www2.mycapstone.com/webmail/131431/450568783/b82200926bb06f8010d07c2089d9e7ba67bb751284211478b27c379ba7aae40a
For login and password contact the Librarian at marie.jones@nmarion.k12.or.us
Sync Audiobooks
For Teens 13+
Can download two complete audiobooks per week
New offerings every Thursday (as of 4 am Pacific) each week through mid-August
Students (or their parents) can sign up for weekly alert about new titles or check site weekly for new downloads
Overdrive (Needed for Audio Books on Your Devices)
https://app.overdrive.com/
OSLIS/Gale Non-Fiction eBooks and Research
Gale Promotional Video
Gale staff created a 1-minute video to share with parents or students
Encourages children to use Gale resources during summer
In any promotion, be sure to include your school districts or private school’s Gale login; however, with geolocation, access is possible for those who forget login
Can also post video link on your website, social media, newsletters, etc. (but cannot post login on public-facing platforms)
For login and password contact the Librarian at marie.jones@nmarion.k12.or.us
Khan Summer Reading Competition
It is for students 13 and up, runs from today to August. Subjects include US History, Biology, or Programming. Check out below for prize info and the flyer attached can give you all the information you need to share with students.
The Khan Academy team will be awarding projects in the following categories:Top biology project
- Top programming project
- Top US history project
- Every learner prize—project that showcases the learner’s learning journey
- Innovation prize— project that shows the most creativity
- Grow innovatively prize—project that connects most to the learner’s personal story
- Khan scholar prize—project that best incorporates Khan Academy content
- Popular vote prize—project with the most likes and shares on social media; be sure to tag @khanacademy and use #CampKhan2019 to be in the running
The winner in each category will be awarded a 13-inch MacBook Pro with 128GB of storage, a personalized note from Khan Academy, and a grand prize winner’s certificate.
Additionally, we will award the top 50 projects a Khan Academy Hydro Flask, Khan Academy swag, and a top 50 winner’s certificate.
For More Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZqMX0PO8NRF5UkEYX3v9pJNAorlGnoFQFpupm3C2rHE/edit?utm_email_kaid=kaid_777332542407085559430150
Gale Databases (elementary, secondary)
Plentiful content in the Gale databases
Example: National Geographic Kids (K-8) has over 300 ebooks and every issue of National Geographic Kids magazine
Example: Find publication by title, like Muse from Cricket Media, a science and tech magazine for ages 9-14 (Power Search//Search-no need to enter a search term//Publication Search); sometimes images are removed from articles due to copyright restrictions
Books and Authors has book recommendations; users can post reviews, too
With geolocation, access is possible for those who forget login
Local Libraries and Summer Programs
Woodburn Public Library
June Events and Services
https://mailchi.mp/3259c7e5ea1d/5yt6o5uipu-2537641?e=e9eaffbc2f
Currently, there is a summer reading program for kids, tweens, teens, and adults.
Free Library Card!
Library2go
Thousands of eBooks and free if you have a free Library card from Woodburn Public Library
https://library2go.overdrive.com/ (need overdrive app)
Libby App
More eBooks powered by the Libby eBook reader, and audiobook player.North Marion Community Library, Aurora, OR
http://www.northmarioncommunitylibraryassociation.com/
This link also gives you access to the Library Card Application
https://northmarionlibrary.wordpress.com/library-card/