Library Organization
A unique code of letters and numbers assigned to a library item, such as a book, to help organize and locate it on the shelves. (Like an address for books!)
Call Number
Which genre of book—fiction or nonfiction—would you read to learn true facts about space, like how stars are formed?
Nonfiction
A request made to reserve a book or other library item that is currently checked out.
Hold
Name three books from this year's Battle of the Books list.
Absolutely Nat, The Big Cheese, Big Tree, The Challenger Disaster, City Spies, Contenders, Finding Langston, Invisible, Jumper, Lila Greer Teacher of the Year, The Lost Library, Midnight at the Barclay Hotel, The One and Only Ruby, Ostriches Eat Sausage, Red White and Whole, Roll With It, Running Out of Time, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, A Very Cranky Book, The Wild Robot
The _________ writes the words, and the __________ draws the pictures!
Author, Illustrator!
What type of books have a call number beginning with GRA?
Graphic Novels
In this genre, the story usually involves solving a crime or puzzle. The main character works as a detective or investigator to find clues and discover the truth. What genre is this?
Mystery
To extend the borrowing time for a library book or item. This allows the borrower to keep the item for a longer period, as long as no one else has requested it.
Renew
Jeff Kinney recently released book 19 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. What is the name of the newest book?
Hot Mess
Each year, one book wins the ________ medal for having the best pictures. This award goes to the illustrator.
Caldecott
If a book has the call number, 641.5 HAR, would it be a fiction or nonfiction book?
Nonfiction
A nonfiction book written about a real person is a ______.
Biography or Autobiography
All the ways that large groups of people get and share information (TV, books, the internet, newspapers, phones, etc.)
Media
This series by Ann M. Martin was originally written in the 1980's, but is now a popular graphic novel series that follows a group of girls who start their own business caring for children in their neighborhood.
The Babysitter's Club
What part of a book helps you find the chapters or sections and tells you where they are located?
Table of Contents
What type of books have a call number beginning with QF?
Quick Fiction
Which genre often features magical creatures, imaginary worlds, and epic adventures. The story may include wizards, dragons, or talking animals.
Fantasy
A short video that introduces a book, similar to a movie trailer. It is designed to grab attention and encourage people to read the book by highlighting its characters, plot, or themes.
Book Trailer
"Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade." This novel by Jerry Craft won the Newbery award!
New Kid
Almost every library will have a desk where people bring their books to check out. What is this desk called?
Circulation Desk
Nonfiction books are organized into numbered categories. This is called the ________ Decimal System. (It was named after the man who created it!)
Dewey
This genre combines real historical events with fictional characters. While many of the facts may be true, a lot of the details are imaginary. What genre is this?
Historical Fiction
Definition: Using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)
Media Balance
What is the title of Kate DiCamillo's newest book about "a girl, a ghost, a grandmother, and growing up"? (Hint: Think of the fair!)
Ferris
The _______ medal is awarded to the author of "the most distinguished" children's book of the year.
Newbery