It's Black-eyed Susan Season!
Once again it is time for SSFS to participate in the Maryland Association of School Libraries (MASL) children's choice award named for our state flower. Run since 1992, the contest has as its purpose to "promote literacy and lifelong reading habits." A committee meets throughout the year to narrow the field of recently published books to a slate of nominees and children all over Maryland vote for their favorite titles. We share all 15 nominated picture book titles with the entire Lower School. Something that I always enjoy about this process is observing how independently our students think about the offerings. Every year every book has its champions and rarely does one book sweep the field, even from class to class. Your family might enjoy reading some of the nominees in other categories - a student only needs to read three from any list to be able to vote in the contest. Spring break provides some extra time for choosing something you want to read and a book is a great companion for travels or for staying at home. Here are some links with descriptions of the books and information about the authors -
2014-2015
Maryland Black Eyed Susan Award 4-6
2014-2015 Maryland Black
Eyed Susan Award 6-9
2014-2015
Maryland Black Eyed Susan Award Graphic Novel Award
