This is your space - read, explore, and be yourself."
The Mount Vernon Middle School Library is a welcoming, student-centered space where curiosity, creativity, and learning come together. Students are invited to explore a wide variety of books, discover new interests, and find stories that reflect who they are and who they are becoming. Whether they’re looking for a great novel, a quiet place to read, or support with research and projects, the library is here to help every learner succeed. Parents can be confident that the library supports literacy, critical thinking, and a love of reading in a safe, inclusive environment that encourages students to grow as readers and thinkers. We invite families and students alike to experience all the library has to offer.
As we continually strive to enhance communication between Mount Vernon City Schools and our valued parents, we would like to bring to your attention some important updates regarding our library book check-out procedures.
Currently, we allow students to select books of interest from their building library. Once a book is checked out, parents are notified by email of their child's selection including Title and Author. If you feel comfortable with the current checkout procedures that we have used for many years then you don't need to do anything.
We recognize that there may be some Parents/Guardians who would like to be notified and approve their child's selection before checking out a book. We believe we can accommodate your wishes by completing the permission notification form #1 attached to this email and located on the district website.
Additionally, we recognize that some students often demonstrate more mature reading abilities and interests. If you believe your child fits into this category, as a Parent/Guardian you can grant permission to allow your child the opportunity to check out books that may be more mature in terms of interest and reading abilities. We believe we can accommodate your wishes by completing the permission notification form #2 attached to this email and located on the district website.
Return the completed form(s) to your school office. Your cooperation is invaluable in tailoring our resources to meet individual student needs and your responses will be handled confidentially.
Common Sense Media - Books with Characters of Color
If you are looking for books with diversity check out this site. We have many of these books up to the Tweens age filter in the school library. If we do not have a book please check with the public library in Mount Vernon.
Internet Public Library for Teens: Teenspace
Looking for something to read that isn’t required by your teachers? Want to read about something you’re actually interested in? This collection of resources is your answer! Here you’ll find sites with fun reading lists, online independent ‘zines, blogs by teens, and more.
What Kids Can Do
What Kids Can Do, Inc (WKCD), is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2000 for the purpose of making public the voices and view of adolescents. WKCD collaborates with students around the country on books, essays, booklists, curricula, and research and teen activism.
Reading Rants
The site, developed by a Young Adult librarian from New York City, offer “out of the ordinary” teen booklists and book reviews.
