[LM_NET] TAR: MS Biography

[Jill Schaal <jschaal@UTICASCHOOLS.ORG>]

Good morning,
I am a new LMS in an urban MS. I just completed a major weeding and there is now a 
big dent in my biography section. Previous LMS's have purchased newer biographies 
especially of entertainers and sports celebs but I really need to update my classic 
biographies. I made a list as I weeded of what I thought needed to be replaced but 
there is no way I can replace them all at this time. 
My question to you: what classic biographies are a must have for a middle school 
library? As far as I can tell, other than Black History Month there is not a great 
call for them in the current curriculum but that is changing on a regular basis. 
For instance, do I really need all 44 Presidents? 
We are an urban school with a large ESL multicultural population as well as low 
readers.
I looked in the archives but mostly found a push for popular biographies.
Of course I will post a hit if there is an interest.

Thank you in advance for your help!!
Jill Schaal





Jill Schaal, LMS
Donovan Middle School
Utica, NY
jschaal@uticaschools.org
315-368-6548

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