A room without books is like a body without a soul.

Cicero, Roman author, orator, & politician (106 BC - 43 BC)

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
~ Joseph Addison  ~

Books can be such amazing adventurous or tragic stories. There are so many different genres, titles, types, and lengths of books! Reading is a way to travel to a distance land or conquer an evil wizard. Wherever the book takes you! We are going to share a few of our favorites! What are yours?

MRS. CLARK'S CURRENT PIC FOR BOOK CLUB:

Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

A little girl losing everything and has to adapt to her new life fast.

Check out these sites for more books and descriptions of the stories:

http://www.educationworld.com/summer_reading/6th_grade.shtml

www.barnesandnoble.com

http://www3.libraryweb.org/home2.aspx

The Monroe County Library System has great programs for the school year. Many of the libraries have book clubs just for kids! Check it out!