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.

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 and your name engraved
  on a BRC Honor Plaque in the Lower School Library
- 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 and your name engraved on BRC Honor Plaque in the Lower School Library.
- Newbery Medal Books List (PDF)
- Librarian’s Choice, Level 2 (PDF)
Additional Honor Opportunities
- Gold Certificate in two categories: Platinum Certificate and your name engraved on BRC Honor Plaque in the Lower School Library.
- Gold Certificate in three categories: Grand Slam Certificate and your name engraved on BRC Honor Plaque in the Lower School Library.
- 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, and a star is engraved next to your name on the appropriate plaque.
Please direct all questions to Mrs. Borggrebe in the Lower School Library.