Reading for Fun – QG Reads!

June 20, 2017June 6, 2017 Melissa Carpenter Book Challenge, Reading for Fun, Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge Checklists

We hope you're enjoying your summer so far! As you get to spend time relaxing, having fun, and (our favorite) doing some reading, check out this summer reading challenge freebie from A Teachable Teacher to make your summer reading even more interesting. It looks like fun! What book, other than WONDER, are you excited to … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge Checklists

June 11, 2017June 6, 2017 Melissa Carpenter Elementary School, Middle School, Reading for Fun, Summer Reading

Summer Break @ the CM Library

Have you signed up for summer reading at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg library yet? You can log reading minutes, get credit for various activities, and earn badges throughout the summer. Those badges translate to prizes!

January 1, 2017December 7, 2016 Melissa Carpenter Book Discussion, Book Recs, Reading for Fun, What to Read

Reading Resolutions for the Whole Family

We're fans of this list of New Year's resolutions that Scholastic put together. It says it's for kids, but we love it for teens and adults, too! What are you looking forward to reading in 2017?

August 9, 2016 Melissa Carpenter Book Recs, Elementary School, Middle School, Reading for Fun, Summer Reading

Meet Kate DiCamillo in Charlotte – Free Tickets!

Fans of Kate DiCamillo (author of Because of Winn Dixie, Raymie Nightingale, and more) need to check out this news from Imaginon. Click below and act quickly to secure your free tickets! Kate DiCamillo visits Charlotte

August 1, 2016May 20, 2016 Melissa Carpenter Book Discussion, Book Recs, Extra Credit!, Reading for Fun, Summer Reading, What to Read

Best Book Ever?

July 26, 2016July 26, 2016 Melissa Carpenter Book Discussion, Book Recs, I WIll Always Write Back, Middle School, Reading for Fun, Summer Reading, What to Read

A note from Mrs. Sprague on The Running Dream

From Mrs. Sprague: I just read a great book that goes along with our summer reading book. It is titled The Running Dream. It is the story of a girl who suffers a tragedy in her life, and how she adjusts with the help of a disabled girl. The story continues with how she repays her … Continue reading A note from Mrs. Sprague on The Running Dream

July 10, 2016May 20, 2016 Melissa Carpenter Extra Credit!, Reading for Fun

Vote for your favorite!

June 15, 2016May 20, 2016 Melissa Carpenter Book Discussion, Book Recs, Extra Credit!, Reading for Fun, Summer Reading, What to Read

Favorite Author?

May 20, 2016May 20, 2016 Melissa Carpenter Elementary School, Middle School, Reading for Fun, Summer Reading

Check out Summer Reading with the Char-Meck Library!

http://charmecklibrary.tumblr.com/post/119303046384/a-sneak-peek-at-your-librarys-best-summer Melissa Carpenter Queen's Grant Librarian

May 20, 2016May 24, 2016 Melissa Carpenter Book Discussion, Book Recs, Middle School, Reading for Fun, Summer Reading, What to Read

Welcome!

Welcome to the new QG Reads blog! Check back here often to see new book recommendations, hear from your teachers, and interact with your classmates on the summer reading. Who knows... maybe you'll even find some extra credit opportunities over the summer for being active on QG Reads! For now, let us know in the … Continue reading Welcome!