[Michlib-l] Fwd: Juvenile Fiction Terminology

[Janice Jones at Constantine Township Library]

 We have recently separated these "easy side of chapter books" out from the rest of the Juvenile chapter books, and we call them "Beginning Chapter Books".
 We put this spine label on them:  


I think it helps both the kids and parents to have these separated out. That way they don't have to search through all the bigger, more advanced books to find what is appropriate for their reading ability. I know it helps the staff to have these easier chapter books all in one place.
Hope this helps,
Janice Jones,
Constantine Township Library
269-435-7957 
 
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Hello!
I have a terminology question I'm sure someone here can answer: I work in the youth department of my library, and we have many patrons who ask for books that are on "the easy side of chapter books." To meet this need, we'd like to highlight books for readers who are transitioning from the levelled readers section to the general J FIC books. These books would be identified with a sticker on the spine. 
The characteristics of these books may include...   
   - frequent illustrations
   - between 75 and 135 pages
   - larger-than-usual typeface 
   - accessible subject-matter
Examples include...   
   - The Adventures of Caveboy - Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Eric Wright 
   - The Chicken Squad - Doreen Cronin and Kevin Cornell 
   - Princess Pistachio - Marie-Louise Gay    

   - Mokie & Bik - Wendy Orr and Jonathan Bean    

   - The Dragon Masters series - Tracey West and Damien Jones    


We can't seem to pin down an ideal term for this category, and we would appreciate any suggestions! 
Thank you! 
Michael Stohrer
Library Associate--------------------------------------------
Brandon Township Public Library304 South StreetOrtonville, MI 48462ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER

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