Congratulations on completing another successful school year! Summer is upon us and it's time to relax, sit by the pool and pick up some light reading. We've highlighted some of our favorite summer titles in this month's newsletter. If your time off makes you feel motivated and inspired, don't forget to check out the authors who would love to visit your school this Fall!
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Get some reading in poolside! Enjoy these light summer novels finally out in paperback - just for you!
 City of Women By David R. Gillham "In this moving and masterful debut, David Gillham brings war-torn Berlin to life and reveals the extraordinary mettle of women tested to their limits and beyond. Powerful and piercingly real. You won't soon forget these characters." -Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife  Shadow of Night By Deborah Harkness "Fans of Harkness's 2011 debut "A Discovery of Witches" will be delighted...She delivers enough romance and excitement to keep the pages turning. Readers will devour it." - People  The Next Best Thing By Jennifer Weiner "Weiner is coming off a year in Hollywood, and she puts the experience to excellent use in this utterly engaging story of a showrunner who, after six years of slogging, finally gets a series on the air, only to discover that her troubles are only beginning-meddling studio execs, egomaniacal actors and one crushable but unobtainable boss." - Time |
 We carry educational magazines for children!
Ask: Arts and Sciences for Kids
Cricket: The Realm of Imagination
National Geographic Kids
Spider: The Magazine for Children
Ranger Rick
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Share the love of reading with students
Pre-school/K-2
Steve Jenkins, author of My First Day
Did you hear the NPR segment on Steve's newest book? If not, listen here and get ready to send your kids exploring with this fantastic Colorado author. Browse Steve's website and make a request.
Grades 3-5
 Sandra Dallas, author of The Quilt Walk Studying Colorado History? Colorado resident Sandra Dallas has been dubbed "a quintessential American voice." Her latest book is perfect for kids ages 8 to 12 and provides a child's-eye view of wagon trains and America's westward expansion. Based on a true story. Request Sandra for your school. Grades 5-12 
Lee is an actor and nature lover and provides an excellent live portrayal of America's foremost naturalist and conservationist John Muir. Check out his comprehensive presentation of John Muir's greatest adventures here and invite him to your school! |
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Continuing Education Corner
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Professional development books for educators
 Life & Spectrum: A Revealing Look at High Functioning Autism and Asperger's SyndromeBy C.G. Meloy & Zachary Pullen This book is unique, honest and important. Told in accessible snippets with quirky illustrations, Meloy candidly reveals what it's like to live on the Autism Spectrum. Heartbreaking, funny and eye-opening, this book is perfect for teachers, counselors and those who work with someone on the Spectrum. Great for classroom lessons as well! Retail $15.00/Your price $13.00
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Themes for your classroom
| Creative and interestingly illustrated books that can engage students about the world around them, targeted to grades 1-5. |
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Franny's Picks
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In the mood for a suspenseful thriller? Pick up Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave. Aliens have entered earth's atmosphere and it becomes clear that they mean to take over. Experience the horror as they execute 5 terrifyingly clever waves of annihilation. As the plot twists and turns, heroes emerge and humanity is tested. This book is technically YA, but adults will enjoy it just as much as teens. You'll be up all night with this one, reading one breathless page after another. |
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After-hours book clubs are reading:
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Kids & Teens
 
Next meeting:
July 14 @ 6:15 PM
During this meeting book club members have a special Skype date with the author!
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Helpful Resources
| 50 Fantastic Things to Do! This is a simple and affordable activity guide for classroom teachers and parents alike!
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