[CPSLibraries] TV books pros and cons

Wed Oct 3 13:29:23 CDT 2007

There are pros and cons to keeping TV and movie related books in the library. For me, the cons outweigh the pros.

I used to use Scholastic book fairs as a way to grab the latest "Raven" book (now it's HS Musical..) and add ten or so to my collection each fair. The books are so popular, and always checked out. But I think they are usually checked out by older girls that already like to read. If you find books linked to popular topics with LOW reading levels to entice boys, that may be worth it. But after a few years of buying Raven etc., I've now decided it wasn't worth the effort. 

First, they don't last long. The books don't really come in hardcover, so the paperbacks need to be processed by hand, and they are so popular they only last a semester before they fall apart. 
Second, they cause a frenzy of fights over who can take the book. It's hard to decided who gets to take the one book when there are 27 girls who want it. 
Third, if I have these books they will be checked out. If I don't have them, it will force kids to check out another book-- one with different values/opinions/circumstances than they have already seen in TV or movies.

My life is easier now that I don't have to argue and break up fights over the newest ScoobyDoo TV show book! And I make sure to explain to the students that they can buy these books at stores (even Jewel) and book fairs, or they can check out whatever they want at the public library. But the school library is for... school! Learning to be a better reader!

just my opinion-- Nora Wiltse, Cooper Elementary

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Today's Topics:

   1. Graphic Novels (Kendall, Natalie J)
   2. TV related books (Kendall, Natalie J)

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Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:16:51 -0500
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Can anyone recommend the "best of the best" graphic novels for grades 4-8?
Thanks!
Natalie Kendall
Greeley School

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Has anyone ever built a strong collection "tv related" books in your library? Many of my k-8 students request books related to their favorite tv shows. Does anyone fill those requests? On one hand, I think kids watch too much tv, so why encourage them? On the other hand, maybe they'll watch less tv and read more if they fall in love with books, even if they start with less "developed" literature.
Thanks in advance for feedback.
Natalie Kendall
Greeley School

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