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HAISLN Reading List
This list of titles
has been prepared by librarians at member schools of the Houston Area
Independent Schools Library Network (HAISLN). It includes both fiction and
nonfiction by some of the best authors for children and young adults. Books
on this list are evaluated annually by grade-level committees. Committee
members rely on recommendations from standard, professionally prepared
evaluation aids and on input from students and teachers as well as the
collective HAISLN expertise. A conscious effort is made to appeal to the
broad range of interest, maturity levels, and reading abilities of
students. In most cases the number of books by any given author is limited
to one or two per grade level list. An older title with superior literary
quality may remain on the list despite newer publications by the same
author. Before reading a recommended author’s book that does not appear on
the student’s grade list, readers should be aware that authors often write
for multiple interest and age levels. For students who rely on this list
for summer reading suggestions, be advised that if they select a required
class title for independent reading they may have to re-read it with their
class for a more in-depth study. This list is offered as one possible
source of reading guidance. Additional compilations of award winners and
recommended books may be obtained from a public or school librarian.
Click
the grade of your choice to view HAISLN 2008 Lists.
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