January Selections
for the New Worlds Reading Initiative
After launching their reading journey with a high-interest book about space, students and their families will have the opportunity to explore new worlds and build their skills and confidence as readers by receiving a variety of fiction and nonfiction books . Based on their answers on a questionnaire that families completed when they enrolled in the program, children will build their home libraries with a set of books curated to expand their skills, stamina, interests, and identities as readers. We have scheduled the delivery of appealing titles for each month that have been carefully chosen to help support students’ literacy development . The progression of titles reflects books that offer the right amount of reading challenge—taking into consideration not only reading level formulas but also that all students need exposure to a variety of topics, genres, and text structures to grow as readers. The opportunity for read-aloud and shared reading experiences has also been considered, especially for the early grades. Having wonderful picture books with rich vocabulary helps lay a foundation for the development of stronger reading skills . For example, shipments for kindergarten and Grade 1 begin with titles designed to be read aloud. As students develop a love of reading, they will become partners in the experience and can revisit books on their own. Shared reading and read-aloud experiences are meaningful and enjoyable for children of any age . At higher grade levels, however, students will take on more independent reading. We have taken into consideration that students who are reading below grade level need accessible books that also appeal to their age group. For all students, selections throughout the year include age-appropriate best-sellers and award-winners . Students remain motivated and engaged in the program awaiting the next title.
Descriptions of titles selected for the January shipment are on the following pages. An asterisk in front of a title indicates that it comes from B.E.S.T. or another booklist provided by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning.
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