Buckley Readers Club

The Buckley Readers Club (BRC) is a non-competitive book club designed to increase students’ awareness and enjoyment of quality literature. Book lists are provided for each of the categories noted below. Students are encouraged to participate and set goals suitable for their age and development. The categories are divided by grades and span three years.

Log-in slips are located in the Lower School Library on the BRC shelf. Students record the books they’ve read on these forms and leave them in the tray. A library volunteer enters the information into the student’s electronic file. Many books on our lists are read in the classroom and during library class. Students may submit log-in slips for any books they’ve read themselves as well as those they've had read to them.

New Buckley Readers Club Books - February 2020

LC1/Caldecott Books

The Dark
Sebastian and the Balloon
Hello, My Name is Ruby
Lenny & Lucy
What Was the Vietnam War
If I Built a School
Who Is Oprah Winfrey
This is MY Fort
What is Inside THIS Box
Harold & Hog Pretend for Real!
The Pigeon Has to go to School
La Princesa and the Pea
Imagine That!
Fergus and Zeke at the Science Fair
The Buddy Bench
Those Shoes
The Wall in the Middle of the Book
The Cool Bean
Nerdy Birdy
Nerdy Birdy Tweets
Sofia Valdez Future Prez
Parker Looks Up
Just Ask!
This Book Is Gray
Maybe You Should Fly a Jet? Maybe You Should Be a Vet?
The Mess That We Made

LC2/Newbery Books

Her Right Foot
A Friend for Dragon
The Best Man
Rupple Butter Cup
White Bird

A description of the recognition opportunities is noted below. We encourage students to set goals and track their progress.

List of 3 items.

Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Categories
Caldecott Medal Books or Librarian’s Choice, Level 1
- 25 books read earns a Silver Certificate
- 50 books read earns a Gold Certificate
- Caldecott Medal Books List (PDF)
- Librarian’s Choice, Level 1 (PDF)
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Categories
Newbery Medal Books or Librarian’s Choice, Level 2:
- 10 books read earns a Silver Certificate
- 20 books read earns a Gold Certificate
- Newbery Medal Books List (PDF)
- Librarian’s Choice, Level 2 (PDF)
Additional Honor Opportunities
- Gold Certificate in two categories: Platinum Certificate
- Gold Certificate in three categories: Grand Slam Certificate
- Star Certificates: For every 20 additional books read in the Caldecott or LC1 category or 10 additional books read in the Newbery or LC2 category, a star certificate is awarded
Please direct all questions to Mrs. Borggrebe in the Lower School Library.