Book Fair

Next week, families are invited to uncover the magnificent world of reading at Lowell's annual Book Fair organized by the Lowell Parent Community (LPC). "The Book Fair supports the reading life of the school," Primary School Librarian Annette Davis says, "and it's an integral part of our celebration of books and reading."

 

The Book Fair is the culmination of Lowell's year-long appreciation of books and reading. As children share their excitement about books with friends and family, librarians learn more about their reading lives. These insights further our community’s commitment to cultivating our students’ love for reading.

 

Throughout the year, librarians work in conjunction with teachers, designing experiences in the library that will support and enhance themes students are exploring in the classroom. By Book Fair time, students are eager to explore these topics on their own, and they are excited to fill out their wish lists.

 

For the Book Fair, Lowell's librarians support the event co-chairs in choosing books that reflect the reading needs and interests of our students. Shelves are stocked with a wide-variety books, provided by Bookworm Central, that students enjoy browsing through every year.

 

2017 Author Visits

 

Celebrations surrounding reading and books extend beyond this week-long event. Each year, the LPC sponsors author visits to inspire young readers. This year, Sue Fliess, author of Books for Me!, visited with PP-3rd graders, and Kristin Levine, author of The Lions of Little Rock, visited with 4th-8th graders. The authors connected with students by sharing their experiences as young readers and writers and encouraging students to observe and explore the world around them. Kristin Levine talked about her writing process and offered tips to students on how to approach their writing: "It's not like a math test where you have to get it right the first time," she said, "you can go back and make it better." 

 

Library Visits and Book Character Day

 

Primary School students show their enthusiasm for books and reading most visibly on Book Character Day, when they allow their imaginations to take over and arrive to school dressed as wizards, detectives, and other favorite characters. Students share their character with others during Gathering, inspiring others to read the book. Encouraging children to share their reading interests is just one way that teachers, librarians, and parents help children understand that reading, while it is often done alone, presents powerful opportunities for connection.