[CASL-L] Realistic Non-fiction and Dewey

[Porier, Anne]

I am enjoying this thread as well! One idea I saw recently that intrigued
me was arranging all of the traditional tales by the story. I would love to
have all versions of a story together, including the fractured versions.

Anne Porier
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Moses Y. Beach Elementary School
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Wallingford CT
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On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 7:45 PM Jenny Lussier <jlussier at rsd13.org> wrote:

> Hi all - I have ABC and Counting books in a special section with the
> picture books.
>
> It's a similar issue with having some fairy/folktale books in 398 vs.
> picture books. I'm just trying to consolidate to make it easier for kids
> and teacher to find.
>
> : ) Great discussion!
>
> On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 5:03 PM Laura Hedenberg <hedenberg at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>> I've moved several of the biographies into the Dewey section it matches
>> (soccer bios with Soccer, artists in the art sections, etc)  I've seen more
>> movement on the sport bios since doing this, which made me happy.
>>
>> I've had the same question about narrative non fiction, which for my
>> elementary library is mostly picture book style of books.  I think many
>> would be circulated if they were in a different place and highlighted.  Not
>> sure if that's a special collection area or on the picture book shelves.  I
>> started looking today and I'm amazed at how many alphabet and
>> number/counting books I have in the non fiction section.  In my opinion,
>> they are perfect for the picture books section.
>>
>> I hope if anyone does make a move that you keep us posted.  I find this
>> interesting!!
>>
>> Laura
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 11:38:53 AM EST, Lori Andrada via CASL-L <
>> casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Mine are still labelled as non-fiction, but I have them in a special
>> display to help them circulate.
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 10:42 AM Michele Eligio <
>> meligio at northbranfordschools.org> wrote:
>>
>> We have pulled narrative nonfiction and have a special section for them
>> where fiction is located. The books moved there are finally being taken
>> out. I should add that our English classes now all require students to
>> complete independent reading projects.
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 9:58 AM Rocca, Jennifer <Roccaj at brookfieldps.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I have not heard anything about this. We have a powerful non-reading
>> culture in our school so this is a big struggle for me. Our students do
>> research in the library but very few use our library for pleasure reading
>> of any kind.
>>
>> My current thinking (and it could change easily) is to maintain a
>> biographies/memoirs section. Include in there the narrative kinds of
>> non-fiction that you think may draw students (even if, strictly speaking,
>> they don't quite belong there). Then work on rotating displays that
>> highlight some of the titles.
>>
>> For *me* - this would be fully insufficient to get students reading. But
>> that is a culture problem. I think the plan itself is probably a valid one.
>>
>> At least... I think that today...
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 9:24 AM Melissa Thom via CASL-L <
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>>
>> Hello!
>>
>> Wondering if you heard back from anyone about this.  I have had the same
>> thought--and I have taken some of the titles found in the 808s (Engle's
>> books in verse) and moved them to various areas to encourage circulation.
>>
>> Melissa
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>> On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM Norton, Keely <KNorton at stamfordct.gov>
>> wrote:
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>> Thought I'd reach out to the collective on this one. How do you catalog
>> your Realistic Non-fiction books?
>>
>> My fiction section is genrefied, but I'm considering putting Realistic
>> non-fiction into a section in the genrefied area because I don't think
>> these titles get as much circulation on the non-fiction shelves. For
>> example, Hidden Figures. The story is awesome, but most kids don't go look
>> in the non-fiction section for space/planets, etc. for a 'good book to
>> read'.
>>
>> I would appreciate your thoughts...
>>
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