It's not a surprise to any of you that  I believe reading is a magical experience that happens any time you get lost in a story. However, this doesn't always happen easily for every reader.. Whether you're reading all the time or not at all currently, I see each of you as a reader.  Be open to the wonderfully wide variety of stories out there. Be adventurous in your explorations of information and stories. Make a conscious effort avoid labeling yourself with any sort of negative identities (i.e. someone who hates reading or only does when forced). Even if you weren't a reader yesterday, you have a choice to change that any time you read something new whether it's a comic, article, book, audiobook, blog post, manga, etc! 

With all of this in mind, here are some suggestions that might hopefully start you off on a reading adventure! If you have anything to add to my list, please drop it in the comments section below! 

• Webcomics:
  • "Sheldon:" funny webcomic about kid billionaire and his sassy talking animal friends.
  • "Breaking Cat News:" humorous webcomic about cat news anchors. I liked the random roll the dice button that enables you to see new comics!
  • "Ozy and Millie" snarky fox adventures by the author who wrote Phoebe and Her Unicorn! 
• Epic! eBooks (access via this link and enter class code: kat0251 // scroll down to create a profile by entering your name)
  • `Check out the LMS collection, including Big Nate, Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, Loom Crafts, and more!
• MackinVia eBooks
  • Our library now has access to 1000s of eBooks in Mackin Via.
  • Go to Mackin Via. Enter: St, Francis School / Username: stfrancisschool / password: wolfpack
  • Search by "Categories" on the left sidebar to browse books by topic and genre.

If you have suggestions for books, comics or resources your peers might enjoy drop them in the comments below!

Hello Everyone! I hope you're safe and well at home. Today I'm sharing reading recommendations that I hope inspire you to dive into a good book! 

1. ​Did you know the New York Times features a list every week of the current bestsellers for readers your age? Preview it here! I spied SFS favorite A Wolf Called Wander hanging out at #9.
2. The 2021  Bluebonnet Reading list is live! Read it here for a description of each book, or search for them within Austin Public Library's virtual collection.
3. Schedule a family reading and movie night! Choose a book that's been adapted into a movie, read it first then watch it together! Can't think of any book-to-movie adaptations? Try this list! 
4. Take a break from screens, and listen to an audiobook (Epic! has audiobooks!) while you draw, paint, color, knit or simply rest. 
5. Explore JK Rowling's new Harry Potter at Home website! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is now free on Audible.