Katy ISD Library Media Centers provide online resources which offer students relevant and reliable information for curricular enhancement and research. Access to these Internet subscriptions from home may require a username and password. Contact your school librarian for this information.

Select your school level for access to online library resources provided by Katy ISD. Katy ISD is not responsible for content on remote sites. These databases are not produced by Katy ISD and are used from school computers via an Internet firewall. Parental guidance is recommended when students are searching the Internet from home.

Suggested Summer Reading Lists (PDF Format)
(Compiled by the Katy ISD Elementary and Junior High Library Media Specialists)

	Suggested Reading for Students Pre-K - Sixth (Spanish Only)
	Suggested Summer Reading Lists (English)

The elementary library media specialists of the Katy Independent School District have developed a suggested reading list appropriate for your child, as well as a list of web sites where you can locate the titles of other award-winning books.   

Since reading abilities vary among children, some of the titles will be enjoyed independently while other selections will need to be shared with you.  As books are selected, consider special interests; however, it is also important to introduce a variety of subject matters.  Encourage your child to select both fiction and nonfiction titles.  Try to set aside a time each day to read and discuss the books together.  Read together as a family as frequently as possible.

Remember --- "A book is a gift that you can open again and again."  Have a safe and enjoyable summer.

Web Sites

Katy ISD Elementary School Library Resources
http://www.katyisd.org/curriculum/library/elementary.htm

Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominees
http://www.txla.org/groups/tba/index.html 

Caldecott Award Winners
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.htm

Newbery Award Winners
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberymedal.htm

2 X 2 Reading List
http://www.txla.org/groups/crt/2x2intro.htm

Katy ISD is not responsible for the content on external sites or servers.

Reading Tips for Parents 

	Make reading a priority in your home.
	Set aside time to read with your child.
	Find a favorite place to read.
	Provide a large assortment of reading materials.
	Make frequent visits to the local library.
	Let your child select materials to read.
	Read aloud to your child.  He is never too old to hear a great story.
	Talk about the story together.
	Be a role model.  Let your child see you reading.
	Above all, let your child know that reading is important.

For questions or comments about the content of this web site, please contact: Barbara Jinkins Elementary Lead Librarian, Ric Hasenyager, Junior High Lead Librarian, or Cheryl Salois,
High School  Lead Librarian.