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.

BRC Books

Librarian’s Choice 1

Milo imagines the world by Matt de la Pena
I Am Not Just a Scribble by Diane Abler
Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty
Leila in Saffron by Rukhsanna Guidroz
The Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in Its Mouth by Bruce Handy
The Rock From the Sky by Jon Klassen
Girl Running by Annette Bay Pimental
Unspeakable-The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford
Above the Rim by Jen Bryant
Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones
Stacey’s Extraordinary Words by Stacey Abrams
Little People, Big Dreams-Kamala Harris
Black is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy
Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker
We are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell
Right Now! Real Kids Speaking Up For Change by Miranda Paul
Sticks and Stones by Patricia Polacco
It Fell From the Sky by the Fan Brothers
Fly! By Mark Teague
The Night Walk by Marie Dorleans
Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote by Andrea Beaty
Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants by Andrea Beaty
Sunlight on the Snow Leopard by Mary Pope Osborne
Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty
Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion by Andrea Beaty

Librarian’s Choice 2

Blancaflor by Isabel Campoy
Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers by James Buckley Jr.
What is Black Lives Matter by Lakita Wilson
Who Was David Bowie by Margaret Gurevich
One Life-Megan Rapinoe
Bear Bottom by Stuart Gibbs
Who is Chloe Kim by Stefanie Loh
Tyrannosaurus Wrecks by Stuart Gibbs

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

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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.