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Smile by Raina Telgemeier is the winner of the 2012 DCF Award.  It is a fantastic graphic novel memoir.  If you haven't read it, pick up a copy at the MSMS Library. 

Witty, intelligent, and beautiful, Ophelia is Queen Gertrude ’s favorite lady-in-waiting. Handsome, determined, and in possession of a very dark secret, Prince Hamlet falls in love with her. They meet in secret, guarded by their friend Horatio . But before long, Elsinore Castle becomes a treacherous place, and Ophelia must make a decision. After realizing a frightening thing, Ophelia knows what she must do- and it may cost her life. Summary by Rachel Sucher, Grade 6 This book is available in the MSMS Library. Thank you to Rachel Sucher for contributing this blog post.

The new DCF list for 2012-2013 is now available! Check it out HERE ! We will open voting for this year's winner on March 26th. Come to the library to cast your vote. Check out the DCF Blog to read what other kids around Vermont thought about the books.  You can add your comments too.  See Ms. Chabot or Mr. Brown if you need help.

Liesl lives in a tiny attic bedroom, locked away by her cruel stepmother. Her only friends are the shadows and the mice—until one night a ghost appears from the darkness. It is Po, who comes from the Other Side. Both Liesl and Po are lonely, but together they are less alone. That same night, an alchemist's apprentice, Will, bungles an important delivery. He accidentally switches a box containing the most powerful magic in the world with one containing something decidedly less remarkable Will's mistake has tremendous consequences for Liesl and Po, and it draws the three of them together on an extraordinary journey. From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver comes a luminous and magnificent novel that glows with rare magic, ghostly wonders, and a true friendship that lights even the darkest of places.

This book is the source of the "Question Sea" graphic organizer that Patti shared at a recent faculty meeting. There are many more activities for building reading comprehension. Find it in the professional collection in the library (PROF 428.40 ZWI). Teaching Reading Sourcebook was a teacher recommendation for the library. Find it in the professional collection in the library (PROF 372.4 HON). We welcome all suggestions for new additions to our collection.