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I want to take a moment to share some important information about how you can check what kinds of books your child is reading and how to help them explore different genres. Our class visits the media center to check out new books. It’s important that students use this opportunity to read a variety of books rather than selecting the same type each time. Exploring different genres helps them grow as readers and expand their knowledge! Some of the genres they should be reading i

Parents, did you know your child may qualify to receive FREE books delivered right to your home through the New Worlds Reading Initiative? New Worlds Reading is a free Florida literacy program for eligible students in VPK through 5th grade who have scored below grade level in reading. Once enrolled, students can receive a free book each month during the school year, along with fun reading activities families can complete together. Families can choose books based on their chil

The Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) is a reading program sponsored by the Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME) and the Florida Department of Education. It is designed to encourage students in grades 3–5 (and also K–2 and 6–8, in separate categories) to read high-quality, engaging, and age-appropriate books for pleasure. Each year, a committee of Florida educators carefully selects a list of 15 books that represent a variety of genres, themes, and diver