MCS Library Mission Statement
The library media program is a collaborative effort that is fully integrated into the school's curriculum and is central to the learning process. It ensures that the entire educational community effectively uses ideas and information, enabling each to be full, productive, and independent members of an educated society 

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Illustrators of Books for Children

	Molly Bang Molly Bang's own website
	Jan Brett Jan Brett's own website. Literature guide for Annie and the Wild Animals. Teacher CyberGuide from SCORE using The Mitten includes the standards that will be the focus of the lesson.
	Norman Bridwell Video interview with Norman Bridwell from Reading Rockets PBSKids Clifford Website Scholastic Clifford Website
	Marc Brown Marc Brown Studios includes photos of Mr. Brown, his newest books, and links to other websites.. PBS Kids has one of the best sites about Arthur for younger students. Random House's Arthur site includes games and other fun. Video Interview with Marc Brown from Reading Rockets
	Eric Carle Eric Carle's own website Reading Rockets Video Interview with Eric Carle Eric Carle Biography
	Tomie dePaola Tomie dePaola's own website. Reading Rocket's Video Interview with Tomie dePaola
	Tony DiTerlizzi Tony DiTerlizzi's IMAGINOPOLIS website
	Lois Ehlert Reading Rocket's Video Interview with Lois Ehlert Lois Ehlert Author Study
	Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) Random House celebrates Dr. Seuss books at Seussville.   Dr. Seuss National Memorial includes a biography of Theodor Geisel and photos of this memorial. Don't miss the Secret Art Gallery,. NEA's Read Across America takes place on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss. There are many great activities at this location
	Gail Gibbons Gail Gibbon's own website. Reading Rockets includes video clips and information about Gail Gibbon's books and her life.
	Kevin Henkes Kevin Henkes own website. Don't miss The Story Behind the Book about Kitten's First Full Moon. Activity Guide for Wemberly Worried from HarperTeacher.com. Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse page for kids. Author Focus: Kevin Henkes by Janette Fluharty. This is an author study and more. Great resource for teachers and librarians.
	Ezra Jack Keats Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Ezra Jack Keats Virtual Exhibit
	Steven Kellogg Steven Kellogg's own website   Reading is Fundamental informational page about Steven Kellogg
	Laura McGee Kvasnosky Laura McGee Kvasnosky's own website. Interview with Laura McGee Kvasnosky by Cynthia Leitich Smith
	Betsy Lewin Betsy Lewin's own website Reading Rocket's Video Interview with Betsy Lewin
	Robert Munsch Robert Munsch's own website.  Be sure to check out Storytime- you can listen to Robert Munsch read Robert Munsch books. Robert Munsch author study
	Dav Pilkey Dav Pilkey's own website.
	Patricia Polacco Patricia Polacco's own website.
	Robert Sabuda Robert Sabuda's own website. Unit plan on movable books from Reading is Fundamental.
	Daniel San Souci Daniel San Souci's own website.
	Brian Selznick Brian Selznick's The Invention of Hugo Cabret website. KidsRead.com's biography of Brian Selznick.
	David Shannon 2002 Barnes & Noble interview with David Shannon. Reading Rockets video interview with David Shannon
	Peter Sis Peter Sis' own website Book Expo podcast interview with Peter Sis
	Chris Van Allsburg Chris Van Allsburg's own website. Do not miss looking at Allsburg's sculptures or the video clips! Official Polar Espress movie website. Reading Rocket video interview
	Mo Willems Mo Willems Studio- The author's own website is a great place to find out more about him. The Pigeon's Teacher's Guide from Hyperion Books for Children. Knuffle Bunny Teacher's Guide from Hyperion Books for Children

About the MCS Library Program

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Children's Literature

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Constitution Day

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Information Literacy

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K-6 Library Lessons

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Summer Reading

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