LRC Weekly Update

We just came back from the Follett warehouse sale this past Saturday with over 750 books for our library, and we are SO excited! 🎉

These new titles will be filling our shelves and powering our library events all year long. From fresh reads to old favorites, there's something in the mix for every reader. Students, keep your eyes open, because new books are coming your way soon! A huge thank you to everyone who supports our library and helps us keep our collection growing.

Happy reading! 💛

Are you following the Richmond Elementary LRC Facebook page yet? It's the best place to stay in the loop on everything happening in our library, including:

✨ New book arrivals and collection updates
✨ Library events and special activities
✨ Ideas for connecting your classroom with the LRC
✨ Reading celebrations and student highlights

👉 Follow us here: https://www.facebook.com/richmond.elementary.lrc/

Have a book request or a great idea for a collaboration? Send us a message on the page or stop by the LRC anytime. We'd love to have you!

🚨 Note: If you had trouble with the link in our previous update, it has been fixed below!

March Book Madness is back for another year, and we need your expertise to build this year’s bracket! As educators and staff, you know our students and stories best—your opinion matters, and your input directly shapes the titles our school will read, discuss, and vote on.

Whether it's a hidden gem, a beloved classic, a niche local author, or a high-interest new release, we want to hear what books you think deserve a spot in the tournament.

👉 Submit your book recommendations by Oct. 15th using this link

Don't forget to sign up for our Fall Book Fair Preview on October 2nd! If there aren't any available times, please reach out and let us know when you can come in during the book fair the following week.

👉 Click here to sign up!

Also, we need extra hands to help our Kindergarten and 1st Grade students build their wish lists as they browse on Oct. 2nd.

Here are the class preview times that need volunteer assistance:

• Fisher: 10:50 a.m.

• LaCosse: 11:10 a.m.

• Arcangel: 11:40 a.m.

• Galvan: 1:10 p.m.

• Roets: 2:00 p.m.

• Stout: 2:20 p.m.

If you're available to help our K/1 groups please reach out to Kristine or Sarah!

A quick reminder that our Literati Book Fair is coming up fast. If you haven't created your classroom wishlist yet, please take a moment to set it up so parents can start supporting your classroom library!

💡 Pro-Tip: Aim to add at least 20 items to your wishlist—teachers with 20+ books see the highest level of parent support!

How to share your wishlist:

• 📧 Email your custom wishlist link directly to parents in your classroom newsletters.

• 🚪 Print your unique QR code to hang right outside your classroom door or add to a printed newsletter.

👉 Create or update your wishlist here: Literati Wishlist Builder

We are excited to offer teacher seats for two powerful tools designed to boost student engagement, literacy, and interactive learning: Blooket and BookBreak!

• What is Blooket? A fast-paced, trivia-and-review platform that turns learning into interactive classroom games. It’s perfect for exit tickets, test prep, or energetic skill-building sessions that keep students motivated through custom game modes and rewards.

• What is BookBreak? A virtual author-visit platform that connects K–12 students directly with bestselling authors. Each monthly session includes live-streamed author talks, interactive Q&A, and pre-built lesson resources aligned with standards to inspire young readers and writers.

Featured Upcoming BookBreak Virtual Author Visits: Get your classes ready to tune in live or watch the recordings on demand! Mark your calendars for these incredible author events:

• Tuesday, October 13th: Pam Muñoz Ryan — Author and illustrator of Esperanza Rising

• Thursday, October 22nd: Andrea Beaty — Author of the best-selling STEAM-themed picture book Ada Twist Scientist

How to Join & Get Started: Reach out to the LRC to schedule a virtual author visit for your class! You can choose to bring your students down to book the LRC space or stream the visit directly in your own classroom.

Interested in a teacher seat? If you’d like access to either (or both!) of these subscriptions for your classroom this year, please reach out so we can get your account set up!