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__**Old Stuff**__ I am no longer allowed to follow (what I understand as) district policy when it comes to withholding books from students that have left one school with books checked out and moved on to another school. I am to allow that student to check out - but they are not allowed to take the book/books home until the other schools books are returned or paid for. The teacher is to help police the situation so that our books do not go home with the student. I want to promise all of you - here - that I will always do my best to make sure that these books get back to you or the money is paid to you. I will continue to support you in what ever way I am able. Thank you for understanding the position I am in. Eileen

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Next Mid-High Librarian meeting will be December 16th at 4 pm at Old Pueblo Grill at Foothills Mall.
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Library Video Company- it's not currently on our bid list, but I have found their prices to be much better. I have put in a request with Pete to get them added. Beth said she uses them more than the others, too.- Pam

I wanted to share with all of you two experiences I have had with two book companies. **Please try them.** ** We have never seen kids so excited to read. They are all AR books and range from 1.4-5.4 grade levels. The emphasis is grades 2-3, but they are perfect for older kids who read below grade level because they don’t look babyish. Our middle school special ed kids love them! Pam- Cross-Harelson Library
 * 1) We recently put an order in with Michael Deck at Gumdrop books (they have a library bid. They are very similar to Davidson titles in price and selections. HOWEVER, I placed the order on 9/11, and we received our books today. So, what is the difference?? The PO did not even get processed until this past week. __Gumdrops always sends the books regardless of whether they have received the PO__, which really expedites the process. I highly recommend them. Michael comes to your school, and you place the order directly with him.
 * 2) *STONE ARCH BOOKS (under Capstone, so you don’t need quotes) ** A few years ago, I was dealing with a VERY reluctant, struggling reader: my son. I found the Stone Arch books. We started with the Rex Jones series. When Rex’s cell phone rings, it can transport him in time to save the day in all different situations. I picked up a few more at the ALA conference in DC, and then I ordered about $1500 worth last year. This year we are adding another $1200. Why? ** **We can’t keep them on the shelf** ** . They have all different types (fantasy, historical fiction, graphic novels, sports, realistic fiction, mysteries, etc.) Our favorite is the Library of Doom series: A strange and evil book comes to life, and the librarian comes to the rescue before more blood is spilled. It has very few sentences per page and is highly engaging. Kathy said she has never heard so many non-readers say it was the best book ever!! If you are interested in all, I invite you to come check them out at our library (they aren’t available at the public libraries at this time). You probably have gotten their catalog (with Capstone press). Davidson carries these, too, but I really like working directly with Sherry, the rep at Stone Arch. When we ordered through them, we got a book carousel with it. **