Philosophy

"Don't just assume that because kids can read, they will read. The skill and the will are two very different things; we need to acknowledge that fact, and then we need to teach as if we understand that fact to be true." --Steven Layne //Igniting a Passion for Reading//

The focus of the Shaw Library is on the WILL of reading. Therefore, students are guaranteed: This is how we will help our students become READERS FOR LIFE.
 * CHOICE in the reading material that they want to read.
 * ACCESS to an abundance of interesting books and magazines.
 * EXPOSURE to great books through read-alouds by Mrs. Bailey.
 * TIME to read.