• Mapleton Reads - Community Reading Program

Mapleton Reads 2023

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  • In 2012, the Mapleton Public Schools Board of Education launched a campaign to cultivate a culture of reading by encouraging the exchange of ideas and promoting community building through a Community Read. The Community Read engages students, parents, and community members in reading a common book. This year will mark the 11th year of the Community Read Initiative. From October 2023 through January 2024, Mapleton Public Schools will promote the following three books:

  • you belong hereYou Belong Here by M.H. Clark (grades K-5)

    You Belong Here is a classic story that journeys the reader around the world, observing plants and animals everywhere, and reminding children that they are right where they belong.

     

    You Belong Here read aloud on YouTube

  • echo mountainEcho Mountain by Lauren Wolk (grades 6th-8th)

    Echo Mountain is the story of a young heroine in Depression-era Maine who is navigating the rocky terrain of her new life on Echo Mountain. After the financial crash, Ellie and her family have nearly lost everything, including their home in town. They have started over, carving out a new life in the unforgiving terrain of Echo Mountain. Though her sister Esther, especially, resents everything about the mountain, Ellie has found more freedom, a new strength, and a love of the natural world that now surrounds them.

     

    Download the ebook and/or audiobook on Libby using your library card!

    Libby lets you borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! 

  • Long Way DownLong Way Down by Jason Reynolds (grades 9th-12th)

    Jason Reynolds’ novel Long Way Down is focused on a moment’s decision. Will, the main character is on his way to take revenge for the murder of his brother, but his plan is interrupted by a few visitors who make him think deeply about his choice. There are certain rules that Will is living by in his community. No crying, no snitching, and always seek revenge. Long Way Down is told in narrative verse through the life of a teenager dealing with gun violence in his community.

     

    Download the ebook and/or audiobook on Libby using your library card!

    Libby lets you borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! 

  • How to Participate in Mapleton Reads:

    Copies of the Mapleton Reads titles are available:

    • At the main office of your child's school.
    • At the Administration Building (7350 Broadway, Denver, 80221)
    • At the Welcome Center (8990 York St., Thornton, 80229)

     

    Check out a copy at your local library!

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