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Coventry, Rhode Island
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Welcome to the Library!
THE VOTING IS OVER!
 Fr.JVD's WINNER OF THE R.I. CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD FOR 
2008 
         "OWEN & MZEE THE TRUE STORY OF A REMARKABLE FRIENDSHIP"
         
**STATE WINNER OF THE R.I.C.B.A. FOR 2008** 
"CLEMENTINE"

Thank you to everyone in grades 3-5 who took the time to read the nominated books and vote for a favorite!

Check out the RICBA website (see link below) to see how many votes each book received.  Also, see the new nominees for 2009.  It's never too early to start reading from the new list for next year!
 
 

    The mission of the library at Father John V. Doyle School is to provide resources to meet various academic needs as well as to promote enthusiasm and enjoyment of recreational reading. We offer guidance in the development of research and study skills.  We encourage students to be life-long readers.

Click on the book to Review Library Policy 
The Library is available for student research during the following periods: 

Tuesday: 8:20-9:30
              10:55- 11:20

 Thursday: 8:20-9:55

 Friday: 10:30-11:30

     Please let Mrs. Marcantonio or Mrs.O'Keefe know in advance if you would like your students to use the library at the above times.  Periods other than those listed are scheduled for Library Classes.  Please respect those scheduled class times.


Rhode Island Children's Book Award
(link to web site)
Grades 3 through 5
Voting takes place during regular library classtime
Catholic Schools' Week

Fr. John V. Doyle's Winner for 2008
Owen & Mzee
by  I. Hatkoff, C. Hatkoff, and Dr. P. Kahumbu

Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2008
Clementine
by Sara Pennypacker

Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2007
Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid
by Megan McDonald

Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2006
The World According to Humphrey
by Betty G. Birney
Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2005
Tale of Despereaux 
by Kate DiCamillo
Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2004 
Gooney Bird Greene
by Lois Lowry 
Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2003 
The Skeleton Man
by Joseph Bruchac
Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2002 was
The Babe and I
by David A. Adler
Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2001 was
Weslandia
by Paul Fleischman
Rhode Island's Best-Loved Book for 2000 was
Thank You, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco

for more past winners, click here

 


 
 
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last updated October, 2007