Dallas ISD Libraries

We are so grateful for Ms. Newton 💜🐆

At Stemmons Elementary, Kezia Griffin runs 28 scheduled class visits PER WEEK — making the library the most consistently used instructional space on campus. At Irma Rangel YWLS, Christene Estrada challenged students to read 20 books in the first nine weeks and hosts book club during ALL lunch periods so every student can participate. At Carpenter Elementary, Khalilah Berry restructured the "New Arrivals" section based entirely on student requests — because when kids choose what's on the shelf, they choose to read.

At Buckner Terrace Montessori, Shinea Wright partnered with the PTA to launch "Read More, Achieve More!" and just celebrated 25 students who logged over 5,000 minutes of reading OUTSIDE of school. At Conner Elementary, Suzanne Madrid reads the first chapter of a book on the morning announcements every Friday. By the end of the day, students are lined up at the library to check it out. That's how you build a reading culture!