Unleashing the Bookworms! | Stacks and Stories

Welcome back to Stacks and Stories, featuring AOSR's dynamic librarian duo, Kathy Kramer (secondary) and Laura Gordon (elementary)! In this exciting episode, we're diving into the thrilling world of our annual Battle of the Books competition with our enthusiastic 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

Just like exploring the powerful combination of text and visuals in graphic novels, Battle of the Books encourages our students to engage with diverse literary landscapes. This year, they've immersed themselves in three fantastic reads: the non-fiction deep dive of "History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics," the enchanting fantasy of "The Tale of Despereaux," and the compelling realistic fiction of "Ghost."

Our librarians explain how this program pushes students beyond their comfort zones, encouraging those who love fantasy to delve into non-fiction and vice versa. They become true experts on each book, collaborating in teams of four to conquer the elimination rounds (taking place today!). The stakes are high as they prepare for the final Jeopardy-style battle on May 20th, where big prizes await the winning teams from each grade level.

🔑 Topics covered include: – The power of reading across diverse genres and expanding literary horizons – How teamwork and collaboration enhance comprehension and critical thinking – The excitement and friendly competition that fuels a love of reading – Turning reading into an active and engaging "sport" for all participants – Building a school-wide culture of enthusiastic readers, even taking book discussions onto field trips! – The creative fun of decorating team hats and celebrating reading together.

📚 Bonus Announcement! Get ready for a literary double feature! Our Secondary School Book Fair with The Little Reader Store of Rome is happening this Thursday, featuring YA and adult titles for all. Then, join us at our annual Mayfair celebration on Saturday for another book fair in the Elementary Library (books for all ages!) and a used book sale with proceeds benefiting our libraries. Come support reading and our amazing library programs!

📍 About AOSR: The American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) is a leading international school in Italy, offering an American-International education from Pre-K to Grade 12. Our dedicated librarians foster a love of reading in all its forms, creating engaging programs like Battle of the Books to inspire a lifelong passion for literature.

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