Summer Reading
Lakewood Elementary Library
Congratulations, Stallions!
Congratulations on a great year, Stallions! I am so proud of each of you - how much you have grown and achieved. We checked out over 29,000 books from the library this year! Can you believe it? I had so much fun learning with you. Thank you! For those of you leaving Lakewood, I wish you all the best at your new school. For those returning, I will see you soon. Have a wonderful summer and keep reading!
Sincerely,
Robin Pattillo
Librarian
Tips for Parents
- Encourage kids to choose their own books.
- Talk with your child about what they are reading and ask questions.
- Remember that it's okay to read a book more than once.
- Abandoning books we don't really like is also okay.
- Reading comes in many formats and genres. Embrace them all! (poetry, graphic novels, e-books, biographies, chapter books, informational texts, audio-books, joke books, magazines, etc.)
- Keep things light and have fun!
SORA
Our online library - SORA - is available all summer and has many amazing selections - eBooks, eAudiobooks, read-along books, and magazines. Press the button below to find the startup guide which includes instructions and the link to SORA.
Book List 4 Big Kids - Texas Bluebonnet List
The Texas Bluebonnet Program is for 3rd - 6th graders in Texas. Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders participate each year, and we love it! Students will vote for their favorite book in January 2023.The purpose of the Texas Bluebonnet Program is to promote pleasure reading. Kids are encouraged to choose books from the list according to what is interesting and appropriate for them. The Bluebonnet list is great for summer reading as well. Use the button below to visit the website and see the list.
Book Ideas 4 Little Kids - Texas 2 X 2 List
The Texas 2 X 2 Reading List is for children ages 2 years through 2nd grade. Our kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students read from this list for the Readers Are Leaders program. This is a great resource for summer reading and perfect for reading aloud as a family. See the button below to access the list. Enjoy!
SMART Summer with Mayor Johnson - Dallas Public Library
To build excitement about reading this summer the Dallas Public Library is once again hosting The Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge for kids and adults. Check out the link below for all the details and registration information.
Image from https://readaloud.org/why.html
