[kids-lib] Oregon Battle of the Books Title Recommendations

[Debbie Alvarez]

Oregon Battle of the Books Titles for 2010 – Nominations requested

Teachers and Librarians throughout Oregon are invited to suggest book
titles for the 2010 Oregon Battle of the Books. We have extended the
deadline for title submission to December 14. Please forward this notice
to others who may want to suggest titles for the program (this includes
public librarians). Fill out the form listed to submit titles:
http://www.oasl.info/OBOB/recommendations.htm 

The Oregon Battle of the Books Committee is compiling new lists of
recommended titles for three grade levels: Grades 3-5, 6-8 and a new
high school level of Grades 9-12. An attempt is made to vary the titles
chosen according to genre and difficulty so that readers may encounter a
broad range of books.

Criteria for the selection of titles
Number of titles:16 titles
Grade level/reading level: Balanced grade / reading level.  Grades 3-5,
6-8 and a new high school level of Grades 9-12.
*Interest level: Consider a balance of subject areas, plots, settings
and styles and interest for boys and girls. 
*List must include a variety of genres, including realistic fiction,
nonfiction, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, mystery,
multicultural, and Oregon represented in some way.
*Quality of the books: Select high quality, well-reviewed,
age-appropriate titles.
Award winners such as the Newbery, Young Readers Choice, will be
considered.
*Availability of titles: Books should be currently available in
paperback format whenever possible.
Intellectual freedom: In accordance with the Library Bill of Rights and
its interpretations, titles that otherwise meet the selection criteria
will not be excluded: "because of the origin, background or views of
those contributing to their creation," or "because of partisan or
doctrinal disapproval;" or "because of actual or suspected parental
objections" or "in an effort to avoid controversy with parents."
Other considerations: It must be kept in mind that the Oregon Battle of
the Books is not meant to be a required program in the schools. A
student's participation is voluntary. This being the case, it should be
expected that different criteria are used for the selection of these
titles than those used in selecting materials for required activities in
individual school districts.

For more information, contact Judy Kulluson -
jkulluson at roseburg.k12.or.us

Judy Kulluson
Eastwood Elementary Library
541-440-4195 ext. 213
jkulluson at roseburg.k12.or.us


      
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