2014-2015 Massachusetts Chidlren's Book Award

I am so delighted that Howe-Manning students in grades 4, 5, and 6 will once again participate in the Massachusetts Children's Book Award (MCBA) reading incentive program.  Many studies have found that there is a decline in recreational reading at the upper elementary levels. Salem State University designed this state-wide program with the purpose of reigniting an enthusiasm for reading in students who fall in this age bracket.

Every spring, a master list of 25 AWESOME books is nominated by a selection committee of teachers, librarians, and publishers. Students must read 5 books from the list throughout the school year.  They will then have the opportunity to vote for their favorite.  The ballots are tallied and sent to Salem State University.  The MCBA winner will be announced in the Spring and will coincide with other great library events such as Read Across America, the Great Howe-Manning Book Swap, and the Scholastic Book Fair.
 
To create even MORE excitement, we will be hosting an MCBA raffle whereby students who read a book from the list and fill out a reader response activity sheet will earn a raffle ticket to win some great prizes!
 

The Howe-Manning Library, as well as the Flint Public Library, have multiple copies of each title on the list. 

Click on the following link to access the 2014-2015 MCBA Master List

2014-2015 MCBA Master List of Nominees

Howe-Manning Students Are Reading Like CRAZY!

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer!  The library is off to an incredible start!  Students have expressed a huge enthusiasm for reading and learning new things...and the numbers show it!  Howe-Manning students have checked out an astounding 1,144 books to date!  Circulation is up by over 100 books compared to last year! A heartfelt thank you to all of the parent library volunteers who have helped place books in our students' hands! I am looking forward to a great year!