Varsity Readers

 Varsity Readers at Bement are those who read 20 or more MCBA nominees.

The window is filling up with 13 VR already and still weeks to go in the program.

Reading is a varsity sport!

Meeting author Margaret Finnegan

 On January 31st the MCBA readers had the opportunity to meet Margaret Finnegan, author of We Could Be Heroes. 

We learned her inspiration for the story, about her upcoming book, and how Booler got his name! She was terrific and patiently answered all of our questions!

We have been so fortunate to connect with a few of the authors whose books we have enjoyed this MCBA season. 

A Wonderful visit with McCall Hoyle

 We were so lucky to spend time with McCall Hoyle, author of Stella on Wednesday. We learned that everyone is a writer, and ideas can come from anywhere. We learned how Ms. Hoyle prefers to write from the viewpoint of a dog since it is more interesting. And boy, does she love dogs! 

She shared the importance of reading sad stories and how they build emotional strength and empathy. She was so nice, took all of our questions, and provided such thoughtful responses. Thank you, Ms. Hoyle!

Second author vist announced!

 We will have the chance to meet We Could Be Heroes author Margaret Finnegan on January 31!

Get your questions ready!

More reading in the New Year!

 Happy 2024! Do you make New Year's resolutions? Setting goals is a great way to make some positive changes in your life...I always resolve to read MORE!

We are halfway through the 2024 MCBA program and we have a flurry of activity happening in the next two months. Be sure you read five nominees so you can take part in all of the fun events coming your way!

I am really excited about our first author visit of the new year!

Have you read Stella? It is an emotional story of the connection between a service dog and her owner. 

We'll have a chance to talk to McCall Hoyle on January 26th.

Earn a digital badge

 When you read 10, 15, or 20 MCBA books, you will earn a digital badge celebrating your achievement. You may display your badges in your BMail signature line to let everyone know that you are an MCBA reader.

Here are this year's designs:

How many will you earn?!

Kick Off!

 This morning, the entire fourth, fifth, and sixth grades filled the reading room with excitement as we launched MCBA 2024!

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Let the wild reading rumpus begin!