Author of the Month: Kate Atkinson

September's featured author, Kate Atkinson, is perhaps best known for her mastery of prose. Her writing is to such a standard that she doesn't just make the bestseller list or win awards for her work, fellow authors are reading it, too.  This month, Kate Atkinson releases her tenth novel, Transcription. Set during the beginning stages of World…
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Third Grade Reading: Vocabulary

Michigan's third grade reading law focuses on building five elements of reading: phoenemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and expression. Although the names of these elements might sound complex, they are straight-forward concepts that you probably understand and practice already! ELPL is here to help support you in all five elements, from understanding what goes into…
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Third Grade Reading: Fluency

Michigan's third grade reading law focuses on building five elements of reading: phoenemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and expression. Although the names of these elements might sound complex, they are straight-forward concepts that you probably understand and practice already! ELPL is here to help support you in all five elements, from understanding what goes into…
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Third Grade Reading: Phonics

Michigan's third grade reading law focuses on building five elements of reading: phoenemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and expression. Although the names of these elements might sound complex, they are straight-forward concepts that you probably understand and practice already! ELPL is here to help support you in all five elements, from understanding what goes into…
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Read At Home Ideas

As part of the Michigan third grade reading laws, you and your child may develop a read at home plan, and the library is here to help! Here are some ideas on how you and your child can improves their reading at home. How much reading? Most school district's read at home plans recommend a minimum…
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Third Grade Reading: Phoenemic Awareness

Michigan's third grade reading law focuses on building five elements of reading: phoenemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and expression. Although the names of these elements might sound complex, they are straight-forward concepts that you probably understand and practice already! ELPL is here to help support you in all five elements, from understanding what goes into…
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Michigan’s Third Grade Reading Law: What Do Parents Needs to Know?

You may know that Michigan is one of more than 30 states that has passed legislation about reading competency by third grade (commonly called third grade reading laws), but many parents and caregivers aren't sure what that means for their children. Here are some frequently asked questions about the third grade reading laws here in…
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Robot Fest 2018 a Success!

ELPL, the MSU College of Engineering, ITEC, and the City of East Lansing were happy to host the second annual Robot Fest on a hot Sunday in September at the Farmer's Market in Valley Court Park. Many thanks to the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission for their generous grant to make Robot Fest happen. More Robot…
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Mitten, YouPer, and Thumbs Up! Award Winners for 2018

Your next great book is here! The Michigan Library Association announced the winners of the 2018 Mitten, YouPer, and Thumbs Up! awards, and you can find them all here! Congratulations to the winners and honor books! Mitten Award: The Mitten Award recognizes and promotes quality literature for youth in picture book format. 2018 winner: 2018 honor books:…
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