MEET MS. LISA, YOUR LIBRARY MEDIA TECHNICIAN AT CHM
Hello, hello! I am here to help answer your questions about getting textbooks, class novels, and library books. Need help researching for an assignment? Hit me up!
You can email me at lisa.beckman@ carlsbadusd.net
How to Clean Your Chromebook
GREAT SITES FOR WHAT TO READ NEXT
Teen Book Recommendations from Brightly
Tween Book Recommendations from Brightly
Teen Reading List from goodreads.com
Books for Teens from Common Sense Media
100 Books of Summer for Teens & Young Adults
ONLINE RESEARCH TOOLS
Fantastic online encyclopedia, including copyright-free images: Britannica School
Search for information about books and authors: Teaching Books
Search for news or for information about the world: ProQuest
Check Out Our New eBook and Audio Book app, Sora!
WATCH THIS VIDEO to learn how to sign in to your account and link your account to our local public libraries.
To open Sora either click on the picture below to find our school or simply log on to the app through Clever. There are dozens of free eBooks available on Sora or hundreds more once you add in our two local library systems. Everything is FREE and available to use at the click of a button!
If you have any questions be sure to email me :)
WHERE TO FIND FREE EBOOKS
Please see the list below for places to find a great eBook for FREE.
Just be aware that some sites may require you to download an app first. If this is the case, you will need to use your own personal device (smart phone, tablet, or computer) because you are NOT allowed to download apps to your school Chromebook.
Kid's Schoolhouse through the San Diego County Library
High School @ Home through the San Diego County Library
Destiny Discover
*Free* Amazon Kindle eBooks
*Free & Discounted* eBooks through BookBub
*Free* eBooks through Barnes & Noble
Open Library (Be sure to use search filters to find what you want)
The International Children's Digital Library
WHERE TO BUY EBOOKS
Below is a list of where you can find some free, discounted, or regularly priced eBooks for sale.
LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Our wonderful local libraries are open for curbside pick up of books or limited in-person browsing. All of them offer 24/7 online access to their digital collections.
No card, no problem! Right now some of the public library systems in our area are offering digital library cards that only require filling out a quick online form (with your parent’s permission). After filling out the form you can then access thousands of online resources, including countless eBooks!
*Because you are under 18 years old, you will need permission from your parent or guardian to get registered*
City of Carlsbad Library
City of Oceanside Public Library
San Diego County Library
CALIFORNIA YOUNG READER MEDAL CONTEST
Every year students across the state get to decide the winner of this prestigious medal--not parents, teachers, or librarians--just YOU!
Read all 3 books in the Middle School category for a chance to vote for the winner of the California Young Reader Medal. Books are available through our school library or you can download the eBook on Sora. Please check out the How Do I? section above for instructions on how to search for books and check them out.
For more information on each of this year's nominated titles, click on the pictures of the book covers below.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OGaDi9hshcc8A5dVtW7jyuzxE3N3N_itypmKUUSA8VI/edit?usp=sharing
Happy Reading!
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