Reading Tools
Guidelines for selecting books:
At O. Henry, we encourage students to select the books that interest them most. We serve students ranging from age 11 to 15, so our collection includes a range of appropriate materials for every age and taste. According to our district policy, parents are the ones in charge of approving or disapproving library book choices-- not the librarian. Students read more if they have access to the books they want to read, are able to self select, and are given time to read. (Stephen Krashen's The Power of Reading)
At O. Henry, we encourage students to select the books that interest them most. We serve students ranging from age 11 to 15, so our collection includes a range of appropriate materials for every age and taste. According to our district policy, parents are the ones in charge of approving or disapproving library book choices-- not the librarian. Students read more if they have access to the books they want to read, are able to self select, and are given time to read. (Stephen Krashen's The Power of Reading)
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 Watch book trailers:
-Graphic novel book trailers -Book Trailers For All: From home, view this youtube channel of book trailers categorized by age-group. -The Teen Channel from Barnes and Noble Studio has a good selection of trailers. (Select 'Teens' by scrolling down in 'Channels' column on left). Imaginator Book Club Book TrailerRidley Pearson's Lock & Key2015 Newbery Award Winner: Crossover by Kwame AlexanderNPR's list of 100 Best Teen Books Ever! Click here. |
A Student's Reading JourneyFinding books to read:
Explore the 'Book Lists' page for recommendations of books you might like to read.  Use the sites below to download public domain e-books for free:
Authors speak:
Rebecca SteadLove, Simon, based on Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaWarning: Book not as graphic as Netflix. Parental Discretion advised.Click to set custom HTML
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"Hunger Games on Steroids!"Check out The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey. Click on book cover below for book trailers!
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Ms. Stevenson with author, Rick Yancey, at Book People!
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Popular O. Henry Books Made Into Movies
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More Book Trailers
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Check out this new movie trailer for Shusterman's Unwholly!
"I can't decide whether to punch this book or kiss it," Madeline, 8th grader, after reading The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.
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