Bibliomania

District 65 is  happy to introduce you to Bibliomania! This program has come to life through many incarnations. Although the name has changed a few times our goal is the same: letting our students read wonderful stories and give them opportunity to express their learning. 

Fourth and Fifth Grade students will still be encouraged to read from a carefully selected list of titles. The list will be shorter this year, but will still offer student choice. The Evanston Public Library will have all Bibliomania on display at all branches. The Bibliomania list is attached. 

We heard student voices and have streamlined projects that are both accessible as well as engaging that will encourage a deeper understanding of the book. 
Recognition and rewards will be aligned throughout the district, with each school giving an opportunity to “battle”.  The program will run the length of the school year, with occasionally mini challenges along the way. 
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We hope you join the journey of Bibliomania this year. If you have any further questions, please reach out to Mrs. Schencker!

Want to watch the Bibliomania Kick Off Video?
Click here!

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Bluestem Challenge 2020
Third Grade

The Bluestem Award is designed for students in  grades 3-5 who are ready for longer titles than found on  the Monarch list, but not quite ready for the sophistication  of some of the Rebecca Caudill titles.  

Named in honor of Big Bluestem, which is the Illinois state  Prairie grass, the award may include both timeless  classics and current titles, as well as books that have  appeared on the Monarch and Rebecca Caudill lists.  

There are 20 nominated books this year.  From these, students will vote for a winner.  Voting will begin in January.   

Participants must read at least 5 books on the current list to vote. 
​The deadline for reading 5 books is January 27, 2020. 
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A celebratory lunch will be held for those who complete the challenge, where we will count the votes to find our winner! 

All books will be available in our school library, as well as the North Branch and the Main Branch of the Evanston Public Library.  

Click here for the Bluestem 2020 Nominees list. 

Coretta Scott King Pura Belpré
Book Club 2020
Third Grade

​The Coretta Scott King and Pura Belpre Books Club is an exciting way to bring diverse literature into the lives of our students. Students are asked to read from the list provided. Book titles were chosen carefully, including books of varying authors and genres. 

All titles are Coretta Scott King or Pura Belpre Award winners or honor books. Books will be available in our school library, as well as the Evanston Public Library. 

Click here for a list of the books in this year's CSK/PB Book Club.

Students are required to complete and turn in a book form for each book read.
Participating students are given a folder to keep the journal pages.
Click here for a journal sheet.

Students who complete the reading challenge of 20 books will be invited to a celebratory lunch with Mrs. Schencker & Mr. Weinberg!

The deadline for reading all 20 books is TBD!
 

Primary ​Battle of the Books 2019- 2020
(K - 2nd)

Primary Battle of the books is offered at Lincolnwood School
to challenge students in the younger grades.
This program promotes the love of reading, supports healthy competition, and cultivates teamwork. 
​Primary BOB is open to all Kindergarten through 2nd Grade students.

​Students who wish to compete
must read and report a minimum of 18 books from this year's Battle List. 
​The students who meet this goal will be placed on a team
to compete against fellow Lincolnwood Students. 

Questions? Contact:
Tawnya Hoefakker or Melinda Pressoir

​Click here for a journal sheet.