[CASL-L] Are Any High School Students Reading Books? Paper or Audible?

[LaPlante, Casey]

Stephanie--

Our students read LIBRARY books most when there is an assignment tied to
that reading. (They read all kinds of things outside of the library, if
they are readers, and many have access to plenty of books on their own.) I
have outside reading assignments tied to AP Gov, Honors Civics, Forensic
Science, and many others. For instance, 9th Grade science teachers require
all students to read a book where the physical environment shapes the story
in some way, so I get lots of checkouts. AP Literature and Contemporary
Authors also require students to choose fiction books in
various categories.
We also have a mandatory Capstone research class for all Seniors that
requires them to cite a book, so that drives nonfiction circs for sure!
I've been working on some new book clubs this year, DURING the school day
at lunch, focused on mystery and romance, but I'm giving out the books for
free.

Happy to share any of my collaborations in any way I can!
Casey

On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 11:15 AM STEPHANIE PATTERSON <
spatterson at southingtonschools.org> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I've been asked to look into what any other high school libraries are
> offering/experiencing in terms of reading.
>
> In Southington, all of the study halls that were split between the cafe
> and the library have been moved into the library. As you may imagine,
> capacity, seating, behavior are larger concerns now.  Nonfiction does not
> move at all. Research is primarily with chromebooks and databases.
>
> Fiction is not moving now at all. The question is if we offer something,
> will they read (or listen) here.
>
> If you would be so kind to send a note back (whether a same story
> here/invitation for me to reach out to you directly) it will at least give
> me a starting point.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Stephanie Patterson
> Southington High School Library
> "Building character with critical thinking, creativity,
>  collaboration and communication."
>
> tel: 860.628.3229  at  ext 11335 or ext 11377
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Casey LaPlante
Library Media Specialist
Granby Memorial High School
Granby, CT

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