library skills: libby app

English Language Arts

• The Seventh-grade child learned how to use the Libby app to borrow and read e-books from the library.
• They learned how to search for specific books or authors using the app's search function.
• They discovered the ability to customize reading preferences, such as adjusting font size and background color, to enhance their reading experience.
• They also learned how to navigate within an e-book, including bookmarking pages and highlighting text.

For continued development, the child can explore different genres of books available on the Libby app and challenge themselves to read a variety of texts. They can also participate in virtual book clubs or discussion forums to share their thoughts and engage in literary conversations with peers.

Book Recommendations

• The Library Book by Susan Orlean: This non-fiction book explores the history and significance of libraries, including a captivating investigation into a devastating fire that occurred at the Los Angeles Central Library in 1986.
• The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann: This fantasy series follows a group of children who are deemed "unwanted" in a dystopian society and are sent to a hidden magical world where they discover their unique talents and find freedom.
• Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson: This memoir in verse tells the story of the author's childhood, growing up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s. It explores themes of identity, family, and the power of words.