What I Am Reading

What are the goals?

• To promote and model reading to encourage lifelong readers and increase student success.
• Improve health - reading has been proven to reduce stress, improve memory and stave off Alzheimer’s disease, improve sleep, focus, and concentration.

What do I need to do?

• Read a novel, graphic novel, eBook, 3 picture books, 3 magazines. Audiobooks count!
• 3 sentence review of the book – why you liked or didn’t like it, what other books it reminded you of, something about your favorite character, etc. If you read magazines – what were your favorite articles.  These are not summaries of the materials.

How do I know what is available in our Library Media Center?

• View our catalog from any web browser at: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/40124
• Sign up for a free eLibrary Card from the Boston Public library for access to a huge collection of eBooks and audiobooks at https://www.bpl.org/ecard/
• If there is something you need and we do not have it – email Kris Foti.

What about the prizes?

• At the end of the month – staff members and departments with the most book covers will win prizes - coffee, snacks, class pizza parties, varsity store gift cards, books, etc.
• At the end of the year – staff will be eligible for the grand prize.
• Bragging rights for being a prolific and model reader!

Who can participate?

• Any adult in the building!