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Picture Books Author Spotlight Eric Carle Picture books– wonderful books with pictures! The words and the pictures tell the story. A picture book differs from an illustrated book in that the pictures it contains form an essential part of the structure of the book.

Early Chapter Books Author Spotlight Alyssa Satin Capucilli These are the first chapter books students like to read! These books may have short chapters, along with some pictures. Early chapter books have a slightly more complex narrative and text that are broken up into short chapters or sections. Still, early readers are short enough to maintain the attention of young learners.

Fiction Animal Stories Fantasy Adventure Historical Fiction

Fiction Mystery Science Fiction Horror/Scary Realistic Fiction Sports Fiction

Adventure Author Spotlight Trenton Lee Stewart Adventure books feature fast-paced and action-packet plots, and a hero that has to complete an unexpected quest or journey in a short period of time. Oftentimes the main character is tasked with saving another person or fighting something evil and scary, and chance plays a big part in what happens throughout the story. Adventure stories usually take place somewhere intriguing with exciting settings that draw in the reader. The journey of the hero has an exhilarating climax, sacrifice, dangerous scenarios, and a protagonist and antagonist.

Animal Stories Author Spotlight Nick Bruel Animal Fiction is a type of fiction in which the story, characters, plot, the end, all involve animals. Animals can be active or passive characters. An Animal can be the central character, a narrator, a villain, a hero etc. Mostly an Animal fiction would be entirely based on Animals, human characters may form important components of the story.

Fantasy Author Spotlight Tui T. Sutherland The word fantasy refers to an illusion or an imaginative idea. The fantastic, a related word, also describes something that is imaginary and unrealistic. As its name suggests, the literary genre of fantasy refers to stories filled with imaginary and unrealistic elements. Events in a fantasy operate outside the laws of the real universe and typically involve supernatural elements, like magic or magical creatures. Unlike science fiction, which is generally set in the future, fantasy is commonly set in the past. Fantasy stories often contain elements of medieval life, such as castles, knights, kings, magical swords, and references to ancient spells. Characters in fantasy stories often live in a pre-industrial setting with limited technology, other than the advantages of magical power.

Historical Fiction Author Spotlight Pam Munoz Ryan Historical fiction is the most common of fictional genres. Technically, historical fiction is any story set in the past which incorporates true characteristics of the period while including fictionalized characters or events.

Horror/Scary Author Spotlight Max Brallier aka Jack Chabert Horror is used to define a literary genre that is designed to frighten, scare, disgust, or startle its readers by inducing feelings of horror and terror. It is a piece of work that produces feelings of repulsion or loathing using an eerie or frightening atmosphere. It can contain elements of the supernatural but doesn't have to. This type explores the broad base of \"fears\" within a society and often acts as a \"what if\" metaphor for those fears. It allows us to experience the darker side of the unknown and experience the consequences from the safety of our couch.

Mystery Author Spotlight Chris Grabenstein Mystery literature, also referred to as detective fiction and crime novels, is a specific type of suspense story. Mystery stories begin with a crime as the central conflict and present clues and suspects throughout the story to enable a final resolution through logical deduction. Most mysteries include a professional or amateur detective who guides the reader through solving the crime. In some cases, readers are presented with enough evidence to correctly solve the mystery themselves; in others, they must follow along with the characters until the final reveal at the end of the story.

Realistic Fiction Author Spotlight Rachel Ren’ee Russell Realistic fiction is writing that, although invented, depicts a completely realistic scenario. Realistic fiction contains believable characters, settings, conflicts, and resolutions. These stories tend to take place in the present or recent past, making it easy for readers to connect to them. Their themes highlight relatable issues for the modern reader. As a result, realistic fiction is usually tied to its contemporary time period by its setting, dialect, technology, and themes.

Science Fiction Author Spotlight Trudi Trueit Science fiction is a branch of fiction characterized by imagined future technology and scientific advancements. Science fiction often includes imaginative concepts including space travel, time travel, extra-terrestrial life, advanced weaponry, and/or human and animal biological enhancements. The genre frequently explores the impact of science upon society, often with a cautionary message. Science fiction is distinguished from fantasy by its explicit attribution of its fantastical elements to realistic causes rooted in scientific theory. Such scientific bases may be described with varying degrees of detail and accuracy; some novels carefully rely on existing, verifiable scientific theory, while others loosely root their premises on imagined future breakthroughs.

Sports Fiction Author Spotlight Mike Lupica Sports Fiction is usually set in the real world, typically during present-day, but sometimes during a historical period. This genre often emphasizes themes such as team play, sportsmanship, personal growth, and overcoming obstacles. Characters struggle with issues related to sports, team sports are usually emphasized. The characters may include student athletes, young people discovering a new talent, or members of a sports team.

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Graphic Novels What are Graphic Novels? \"Graphic Novel\" is a format, not a genre. Graphic novels can be fiction, non-fiction, history, fantasy, or anything in- between. Graphic novels are similar to comic books because they use sequential art to tell a story. Unlike comic books, graphic novels are generally stand-alone stories with more complex plots. Collections of short stories that have been previously published as individual comic books are also considered graphic novels. Major Types of Graphic Novels Like traditional novels there are endless ways to categorize different graphic novels. There are as many genres and sub- genres as in traditional fiction and non-fiction. The following are only a few of the most predominant categories. Manga: The Japanese word for \"comic\" but in the US is used to descript Japanese style comics. Manga is read from top to bottom and right to left as this is the traditional Japanese reading pattern. Though, technically Manga refers to Japanese comics, many think Manga refers to a style rather than the country of origin. Superhero Story: Superhero graphic novels have taken the most popular form of comics and turned what were once brief episodic adventures into epic sagas. Superhero comics are dominated by a few mainstream publishers Marvel, DC, and Darkhorse. Personal Narratives (\"Perzines\"): are autobiographical stories written from the author's personal experiences, opinions, and observations. Non-fiction: are similar to perzine's in that they are written from the author's personal experience, but the author is generally using their own experience to touch upon a greater social issue.

Graphic Novels Author Spotlight Dav Pilkey

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5 000-099 General Works Ms. W. Recommends

5 000-099 General Works

5 100-199 Philosophy & Psychology Ms. W. Recommends

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5 600-699 Applied Sciences Ms. W. Recommends

5 600-699 Applied Sciences

5 700-799 Arts & Recreation Ms. W. Recommends

5 700-799 Arts & Recreation

5 800-899 Literature Ms. W. Recommends

5 800-899 Literature

5 900-999 History Ms. W. Recommends

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What’s Happening in Our Library Passing on the Love of Library News Reading Balloons Over Broadway 2nd gr. Sound- Recycled Instruments

Critic’s Corner: AHB Student Recommendations Fiction Graphic Nonfiction Novels

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About Ms. W. I was born long, long ago, in (what was once) the small town of Garner, North Carolina. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I majored in Education and English. I taught for twenty years before becoming the librarian at Bagert. I completed my library degree (MLS) in 2019 from ECU. I love the opportunity of reaching so many students and being among so many books! There once was a time when I didn't love reading. A friend of my mother's always gave me books for Christmas-- much to my chagrin. These \"boring\" books-- The Secret Garden, The Little House series, Little Women, classics by Mark Twain and Jack London-- all were shoved unceremoniously under my bed. Then, on a day when I was incredibly bored, I reached under my bed and pulled out Little House in the Big Woods. Before that summer was over, I'd read five Christmas' worth of books, and yearned for more. I'm so grateful for that one book that paved the way for my love of reading, and for that wonderful lady who bought me books instead of Barbies. I strive to be that person who helps students find that book, which will lead them on the path to loving reading!