[ISLMA-Share] Hi/Lo Lit

Fri Apr 29 14:28:19 CDT 2016

Thank you!

On Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 1:39 PM, BROOKE NELSON <bnelson at ep309.org> wrote:

> I have a made a list based on some of what I have in my library, as well
> as what suggestions you all have given. I thought this might be helpful for
> you, as well. Please feel free to add anything you see fit here.
>
>
> https://docs.google.com/a/ep309.org/document/d/1AbxXuBHA6i8A4d0SOJvh-JvMKSK2iN_xkp7cW8qAxBs/edit?usp=sharing
>
> Thanks again,
> Brooke Nelson
>
> On Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 7:55 AM, BROOKE NELSON <bnelson at ep309.org> wrote:
>
>> Thank you so much for all of your recommendations. These are great!
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Caitlin Greener <caigre at d219.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I always include graphic novels for book lists & book talks for lower
>>> level reading classes. Sometimes the teacher need some persuading, but the
>>> students love them and feel confident reading them. Some that circulate
>>> heavily with our lower level students:
>>>
>>> My Friend Dahmer & Trashed by Derf Backderf
>>> The Boxer by Reinhard Kleist
>>> Michael Jordan: Bull on Parade & 21: the Story of Roberto Clemente by
>>> Wilfred Santiago
>>> Andre the Giant by Box Brown
>>> The Boxer by Reinhard Kleist
>>> Yummy by Greg Neri; Randy DuBurke
>>> The Shadow Hero by Gene Luen Yang; Sonny Liew
>>> Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
>>> Monster by Guy A. Sims; Dawud Anyabwile; Walter Dean Myers
>>> Locke & Key series by Gabriel Rodriguez; Joe Hill
>>> and some schools prefer not to have this because of its violence, but
>>> The Walking Dead series by Robert Kirkman is *always* checked out.
>>>
>>> I would also highly recommend Gail Giles books. Students can't get
>>> enough of them!
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Mary Ann Lowry <mlowry at tcusd3.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> The Bluford High series by different authors (Lisa Schraff, Paul
>>>> Langan, et. al)
>>>> The Orca books---different titles
>>>> Chasing Brooklyn and I Heart You, You Haunt Me by Lisa Schroeder
>>>> Cut by Patricia McCormick
>>>> Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman
>>>> Any of the Lurlene McDaniel books
>>>> Crossover by Kwame Alexander
>>>>
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 11:33 AM, Knowles, Courtney <KNOWLESC at unit5.org
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> The Last Thing I Remember by Klavan
>>>>>
>>>>> Unwind by Shusterman
>>>>>
>>>>> Tears of a Tiger by Draper
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *From:* islma-bounces at list.railslibraries.info [mailto:
>>>>> islma-bounces at list.railslibraries.info] *On Behalf Of *Denise Reeder
>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, April 28, 2016 11:09 AM
>>>>> *To:* Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association
>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [ISLMA-Share] Hi/Lo Lit
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> April Henry, Jenny Han, Sarah Dessen, and Norah McClintock books.  The
>>>>> boys like Mike Lupica, Tim Green, Carl Deuker, and the Lockdown series by
>>>>> Alexander Gordon Smith.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 10:50 AM, BROOKE NELSON <bnelson at ep309.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry...my first email was accidentally as a response to a previous
>>>>> one...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been challenged for next year by an English teacher who will be
>>>>> teaching all lower-level reading classes. These are kids who are not
>>>>> usually enthused about school. She asked for my help to find hi/lo short
>>>>> stories and hi/lo novels that we think the kids might like and be able to
>>>>> read. Many of these students read at the lower junior high level. Does
>>>>> anyone have any ideas? I have a few, but of course all of your brains
>>>>> combined are much better than mine!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Brooke Nelson
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
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>>>>> Brooke Nelson
>>>>>
>>>>> Library Media Specialist
>>>>>
>>>>> East Peoria Community High School
>>>>>
>>>>> 309.694.8338
>>>>>
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>> Brooke Nelson
>> Library Media Specialist
>> East Peoria Community High School
>> 309.694.8338
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> East Peoria Community High School
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