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Mesquite ISD librarians deliver excellence in education for the entire school community, advancing the ability to make informed decisions and think critically. The three key elements that comprise our overall educational mission and curriculum are Personalized and Self-Directed Learning, Inquiry Instruction, and Transformative & Enriching Experiences.
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2022 Texas Bluebonnet Award Winner
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorriane Hubbard and illustrated by Oge Mora
This inspirational story follows the life of Mary Walker, born in 1848 into slavery and freed at age 15. At age 116 she learned to read, proving that with perseverance and dedication you are never too old to learn.
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Texas Library Association Reading Lists
Check out these expertly curated reading lists and programs for ages 2 - 102 - from fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels, to picture books, bilingual and multicultural lists:
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Check out the following resources and opportunities for teachers from the library:
- Big 6 information for research steps
- Library information -includes need a poster
- Chromebook procedures and help
- Choosing the Best Resource
- Communications through Marquee and Berry Website
- How to use library resources-videos
- MISD YouTube channel with videos to help you with instruction
- READSquared and logging reading
- Tech tips
- Resource Presentations