Nonfiction Reading Campaign!

Kids--especially boys--are drawn to nonfiction.  And there seem to be a lot more engaging nonfiction reads than ever before.  I'm not referring to books that satisfy a research need (though those have their place), but texts on topics that capture the genuine interests of children.  The Day-Glo Brothers, for example, is the story of how two brothers began experimenting with ultraviolet light to create fluorescent paints, a feature of our visual landscape that we now take for granted.  Sparrows sparks children's wonder about the natural world around them, right here in New York City.  We will soon launch a schoolwide reading program, aimed at students from grades 3-5 and their families, to encourage the whole community to take advantage of the rich nonfiction reading materials we have available.  The goal is to help students recognize that reading is a "life skill" that surrounds every area of life and is the key to future success.  Thanks to a generous grant from Macy's, we will be receiving a generous gift of nonfiction titles for our library collection!  Stay tuned for details.