The Library At Stratford Nov. Issue

November 16-23rd Stratford STEM Magnet School Library will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair. We have requested a diverse, inclusive collection of books because we believe it is important that books are windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors (Thanks to Dr. Rudine Bishop) and that all students should see themselves in the books available. Stop by. Browse and buy a book. Take a selfie in our decorations (coming soon!) Shop Online at www.scholastic.com/bf/stratfordstem

The book fair will be open daily between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. On November 18th from 4-6 p.m. you are invited to our Poetry Slam/STEAM DAY/Bookfair

We want every student at Stratford to be able to purchase a book so donations are appreciated. We are encouraging teachers to sign up for eWallets and share the link for others to donate to their eWallet so students can shop.

Some dates in November:

• November- Native American Heritage Month
• November.- Picture Book Month (read a picture book to someone)
• November- National Novel Writing Month
• November- National Family Literacy Month
• November Beanstack- Read Grateful
• November 1: National Family Literacy Day
• Nov. 7-13: International Games Week
  
• Nov. 8-14: Children’s Book Week
• Colson Whitehead @ MLK: November 13, 10:00AM
  
• Nov. 18- High Five a Librarian Day
  

Why should you track your reading? Personally, I think it's fun to achieve badges. As your librarian, I love giving out prizes and awards to those who read. If you participate in the challenges and/or track the things you are reading, I will get alerts and will award you good things like food, books, prizes, and even cash. Reading will pay off throughout your life and will get you prizes now.

How? Go to Clever in your MyMNPS folder and click on Beanstack.

November's challenge for all ages is called Read Grateful

This November, practice an attitude of gratitude! Learn what gratitude is all about, practice expressing gratitude to yourself and others, and check out awesome book recommendations for all ages. Log your reading and complete activities to earn badges all month long.

Ancestor approved : intertribal stories for kids by Cynthia Leitich Smith.

Contains a collection of short stories by Native writers that celebrate hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.

Remember you can access Mackinvia from Clever, Schoology, or from searching the titles in LimitlessLibraries.org Your username is your student ID number beginning with 190 and your password is your 4 digit library pin (your birth month and day mmdd) Search using the term Native American.

Book lists

• https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/american-indians/
• https://storage.googleapis.com/classroom-portal-production/uploads/2021/10/d5660677-native-american-heritage-month-booklist.pdf?ref=PRHDA16917648EF&linkid=PRHDA16917648EF&cdi=B2AA35F5352CE51AE0534FD66B0AA093&template_id=22873&aid=randohouseinc7089-20

• MG/YA book list:
• https://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/AILA%20MG%20YA%20Book%20List.pdf
• It can be difficult to find Thanksgiving books for kids with Black and Brown characters. Here's a link to Black Southern Belle blog with some suggested titles. https://blacksouthernbelle.com/holiday-inspiration-black-thanksgiving-books-for-kids/

Did you know our library has a variety of games available to play there or to check out and take back to class? Try something new during International Games Week:

International Games Week is November 7-13, 2021. Stratford is holding an event and many games will be displayed for you to try out when you visit the library.

https://games.ala.org/international-games-week/

http://ilovelibraries.org/gaming

https://www.ncwlibraries.org/its-international-games-week/

• Our library is hosting a Book fair this month November 16-23rd You can preview titles and shop online at www.scholastic.com/bf/stratfordstem
• https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-reading-aloud-middle-school-students-works
  

• Beanstack challenge for Read Grateful.
  

• Local or virtual authors for each level (elementary, middle, high school)

• https://katemessner.com/authors-who-skype-with-classes-book-clubs-for-free/

• Adult literacy is important
• https://national-coalition-literacy.org/adult-education-and-family-literacy-week/

The phrase “windows and mirrors” has been used by educators, especially when it comes to literacy, for quite some time now. This concept was initially introduced by educator Emily Style in 1988 for the National SEED Project. She explained that books that provide windows offer a view into reality, not just into imaginary worlds, and books that reflect a reader’s own life are mirrors.2 In 1990, author/educator Rudine Sims Bishop added to this concept, describing books as sliding glass doors. These doors allow readers to walk into a story and become part of the world that has been created by the author.3 More and more young adult and children’s literature are offering diverse windows into other people’s cultures and varied mirrors into individuals’ experiences.

Read more about this in the Mackin blog and see why Grant Snyder's comic extends this idea.

Hour of Code (Computer Science Education Week) December 6-12, 2021

https://hourofcode.com/us/learn?platform=no-computers

https://code.org/learn

Lesson plans:

https://code.org/lesson_plans

Khan Academy Hour of Code lesson plans:

https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/hour-of-code/hour-of-code-resources/hour-of-code-for-teachers/a/using-hour-of-code-in-your-classroom

Make your library even better by suggesting new titles you want us to order. Suggest books, DVDs, playaways, Manga, Anime, Board games and more for us to order.

Click the link to request items.

Librarian Diane Chen and Library Assistant Mrs. Douglas are here for students, teachers, parents & the community.

Ms Chen holds national office in the American Association of School Librarians and the American Library Association, is a past president of the Tennessee Association of School Librarians, and serves on the district Equity Diversity and Inclusion PLC.

Mrs. Douglas is a Nashville native with a wicked sense of humor. Ms Chen warns you that she will trick you so you might have to ask if she is serious! Mrs. Douglas loves cats, her husband Gary, and her church.

Email: diane.chen@mnps.org
Website: www.stratfordstem.com
Location: 1800 Stratford Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA
Phone: 6152426730
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StratfordSTEMLC
Twitter: @dianerchen