Havens Library Blog

Each year the California School Library Association (CSLA) has a poster contest for the students, with the theme of “@ your library.” Students are encouraged to think about what they love to do at their library, what they read, books they love, etc.

We had a large number of students participate in the contest this year (you would know, because you had to sign a permission to publish waiver). We also had seven winners or almost-winners here at Havens! It’s so exciting!

Caitlyn Gong won for the 1st through 2nd grade category, for the second year in a row! And Karen Nguyen won in the 3rd through 5th grade category. For all winners, and to see the winning poster for the entire state, please visit the CSLA website.

We will continue to participate in this contest, and will introduce it to the students in September of 2012.

In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, celebrate reading with your family by participating in Read Across America Day. Have a read aloud event in your home and take turns reading. At Havens, we will participate in the event in different ways in different classrooms, but we will all celebrate reading.

Study after study has shown that “the more children read, the better they read. And the more they read outside of school, the better they do in school. Continued exposure to reading and vocabulary encourages learning and the expansion of new ideas.” (California Teachers Association, National Education Association, and California School Library Association)

So, check your local newspapers and news sources for information about Read Across America celebrations in your area!