The librarian is proposing to use the $3,000 remaining in the school library budget to remediate the biography collection. A variety of biography books and graphic novel series from different publishers targeting different reading levels and interests will be ordered immediately for a total of $2,810.51. The books will focus on historical figures, entertainers, athletes, and immigrants. They will arrive in January 2010 to update the biography section in the new library media center.

1. School #7 Library Biography Collection Remediation Ann Hazley, Librarian November 23, 2009

2. Budget Information School #7 has $3,000 left in the Library budget for the 2009-2010 school year. Librarian, Ann Hazley and Principal Dr. Cardillo have decided to remediate the Biography collection. All new biographies will be ordered immediately through Follett Library Resources and Perma-Bound and be available in our new Library Media Center this January 2010.

3. Rationale for Biography remediation Biographies are high interest books for students. Biographies can be used to teach research skills including primary and secondary sources. Wide range of reading levels to meet the needs of individual students.

4. Picture of Current Biography Section

5. Role Model Entertainers Series Each book details the individual’s history, and path to stardom. The books have an inviting format, with large engaging pictures, a colorful design, and numerous quotations from primary sources. Mason Crest Publishers 15 Titles Grades 5-8 Reading Level (“RL”) 6.7-8.2 Total $344.25

6. Role Model Entertainers Series Some selections from this series include: Bono #09002Y4 RL 7.4 $22.95 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson #09792YX RL 6.7 $22.95 Miley Cyrus #28237Y3 RL 7.2 $22.95 Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em #23798Y3 RL 7.7 $22.95 Tyra Banks #18710Y3 RL 7.9 $22.95

7. Successful Americans Examines the experiences of various ethnic/national/immigrant groups in North America. These books provide both an introduction on the experiences of a particular group and supplemented with historical data. Mason Crest Publishers 16 Titles Grades 5-8 RL 5.0-8.7 Cost $367.20

8. Successful Americans Series Some selections from this series include: Arab Americans #22505Y9 RL 8.7 $22.95 Cuban Americans #06463Y8 RL 6.9 $22.95 Mexican Americans #26483Y8 RL 8.1 $22.95 Puerto Ricans #1587Y4 RL 8.1 $22.95

9. Life Portraits Through Pull quotes, insights, and vivid descriptions, students will learn about each profiled figure’s early life, rise to prominence, accomplishments and impact. Gareth Stevens 8 Titles Grades 5-8 Cost $216

10. Life Portraits Some selections from this series include: Katie Couric: Groundbreaking TV Journalist #29206Y1 $27 Ray Bradbury: Legendary Fantasy Writer #10226YX $27 Steve Jobs: The Brilliant Mind Behind Apple #15825Y8 $27

11. Great Explorers of the World Each book will serve as an introduction and overview of the life and accomplishments of a famous explorer and how these accomplishments have affected the world and history. Enslow Publishers 6 Titles Cost $143.70

12. Great Explorers of the World Columbus: Opening Up the New World #04687P8 $23.95 Magellan: First to Circle the Globe #05006Y5 $23.95 Marco Polo: Amazing Adventures in China #04688P5 $23.95 La Salle: French Explorer of the Mississippi #16980YX $23.95

13. Superstars of Professional Football Each of these biographies is a thrilling account of the best contemporary football players. Features include many action photos, quotes from primary sources, and statistics and personal information. Mason Crest Publishers 21 Titles RL 5.8 – 7.5 $481.95

14. Superstars of Professional Football Selections include: Antonio Gates Donovan McNabb The Manning Brothers Randy Moss Tom Brady Tony Romo Troy Polamalu

15. What are Graphic Novels? Gravett, 2005 states that Graphic novels are books in which “images and text arrive together, work together, and should be read together” thus looking much like comics. A graphic novel is a book length story that is written and illustrated in comic book style. Coincides with the increased popularity of manga, a Japanese comic style. Teachers and librarians are seeing the growing popularity of graphic novels motivating potential to reach reluctant readers

16. Junior Graphic Novel Biographies School #7 has a 40% Special Education population. Therefore, books are selected on K-8 levels so that we may better service the needs of all students reading levels. Perma-Bound has a Junior Graphic Biographies series that ranges from grades 2-5. This set includes 6 historical titles ranging from Abraham Lincoln to Sitting Bull and The Battle of the Little Bighorn. #000928658 RL 3.4-4.0 Cost $107.76

17. Graphic Novels Bio-Graphics Magic Wagon Set of 16 titles including Cesar Chavez, Jackie Robinson and the Wright Brothers this graphic novel biography set is sure to engage students. Grades 3-6 RL 3.9-4.4 #001001112 Cost $303.20

18. Middle School Graphic Novel Biographies Greatest Stars of the NBA - Grades 5-9 Set of 9 Titles #001001688 $107.20 Includes Jason Kidd, Tim Duncan and others. Graphic Biographies Grades 4-7 Set of 6 Titles #000758528 $131.64 Includes Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali and Oprah Winfrey among others.

19. Graphic Biographies Capstone Press Grades 5-9 #000783318 Set of 32 Titles Cost $607.61 This Graphic Novel set of biographies is sure to have something for every student. Titles range from historical figures such as Clara Barton to the more contemporary Jane Goodall.

20. Total Cost Total cost of books from vendors is $2,810.51 The remaining $190 will be used for cataloging and delivery. Our Perma-Bound representative will personally deliver books to defray any shipping costs.

21. Resources/Bibliography http://www.titlewave.com http://www.perma-bound.com Gorman, M. (2003). Getting graphic: Using graphic novels to promote literacy with preteens and teens. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing Inc. Gravett, P. (2005). Graphic novels: Stories to change your life. New York, NY: Harper Collins.