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TAG 2024-2025 Reading List

TAG titles are available at the PSMS library, public libraries, and through our ebook & audiobook platform, Sora. Your login is the same as your computer login.

You are responsible for obtaining copies of the books to read. The library will have 2 copies of each title available. You may check out one at a time. Read, Return, Repeat!  Don’t procrastinate!

The heart of what you do as a TAG member is reviewing and recommending books for our school community! Your participation in the TAG Canvas course is essential and required! The Canvas course is district-wide. This gives you a chance to see what your fellow colleagues at other middle schools think about TAG selections and you might even make new friends by connecting to a reader from another school! 

Here's a great example from #booktok This review was a little light on literary criticism but had so much appeal factor that I definitely want to read this book! Your reviews may be written or videoed. :)

• Always identify your posts by typing PSMS followed by your first name and last initial and grade on the first line then hit return to begin your review. example: PSMSLIBRARYGODDESS 

Things to include in each review: 

● Rating System Ratings help to give readers an immediate sense of how you felt about a book. We will rate our books on a scale of 1-5 with one being low and 5 being high. Think about what makes a book a 1 versus a 5. You can also give 1⁄2 points! 

● Summary Readers will want to know what the book is about. This includes a relevant but brief description of the novel without giving away any spoilers. Make sure you don’t rob readers of that genuine emotional reaction or discovery. Find the hook! Try to hook readers from the very first sentence! Make your opinion clear! As you describe the plot, share your opinion on the things that worked or didn’t when it comes to the writing, characters, and the events of the book. Tell readers why they should (or shouldn’t) pick this book up. 

● Voice Find your voice! Celebrate your uniqueness in your book reviews. Provide the insight only you can offer. This is an opportunity to share your passion with other readers, so make it personal. When it comes to book reviews, it’s important to explain both your praise and critiques of a book so that other readers get the whole picture. For example, don’t just say that the book has great characters—explain what makes them great. Don’t tell readers that the book was boring—explain which elements failed to capture your attention. This will help readers to understand your point of view and decide for themselves whether or not this is a book that they might enjoy. Thoughtful praise and critique often can also be a great starting point for a continued conversation about a book. 

● Recommend! Let readers know if this is a book you’d recommend, and to whom. Not every book is suited to every reader, so you’ll want to be specific about who is likely to enjoy it. Keep in mind that even if a book didn’t fit your personal reading tastes, there’s a chance it may appeal to other readers and your review could help them discover it. Your job is to pick the ones that will have the most appeal to the most students! 

These sites offer book reviews as do many personal blogs! If you’re stuck, read a few reviews by other authors about other books to get a sense of how to write one! DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!  LitPick, BookishFirst, Goodreads, NetGalley, & Amazon #booktok #riotgrams & #bookreviews on insta