Library Acquisitions
Public Posting Notice
Notice of Proposed Library Acquisitions
Olney ISD is considering adding the following library materials:
TITLE | AUTHOR | PUBLISHER | ISBN | GRADE LEVEL | Curricular/Educational Justification | Age Appropriateness Rational |
Fearful: A Powerless Story (The Powerless Trilogy) | Lauren Roberts | Simon& Shuster | 978-1665971072 | 9-12 | Offers literature that addresses adolescent issues such as friendship, resilience, and goal-setting, supporting social-emotional learning. | The reading level and subject matter align with the developmental stage of the target grade band. |
The Infinite Glade (Maze Cutter, 3) | James Dashner | Akashic Media | 979-8988421535 | 7-9 | Provides age-appropriate, engaging texts that motivate reluctant readers. | This novel addresses themes of identity, friendship, and perseverance in a way that reflects the experiences and maturity level of middle school students. |
100 Days of Sunlight | Abbie Emmons | Abbie Emmons | 978-1733973328 | 2-7 | Encourages independent reading through early chapter books that build fluency and stamina. | Themes of friendship and cooperation are presented in a positive, age-appropriate way that supports social-emotional development for young children |
Love & Luck | Jenna Evans Welch | Simon& Shuster | 978-1534401006 | 7-9 | Offers literature that addresses adolescent issues such as friendship, resilience, and goal-setting, supporting social-emotional learning.” | Content is engaging for the target audience without exceeding their emotional or social maturity |
Love & Gelato | Jenna Evans Welch | Simon& Shuster | 978-1481432542 | 7-9 | Offers literature that addresses adolescent issues such as friendship, resilience, and goal-setting, supporting social-emotional learning.” | Content is engaging for the target audience without exceeding their emotional or social maturity |
Redeemed (The Missing) | Margaret Peterson Haddix | Simon& Shuster | 978-1442497566 | 3-7 | Encourages independent reading through early chapter books that build fluency and stamina. | Themes of friendship and cooperation are presented in a positive, age-appropriate way that supports social-emotional development for young children |
Revealed (7) (The Missing) | Margaret Peterson Haddix | Simon& Shuster | 978-1416989868 | 3-7 | Encourages independent reading through early chapter books that build fluency and stamina. | Themes of friendship and cooperation are presented in a positive, age-appropriate way that supports social-emotional development for young children |
WARP Book 3 The Forever Man | Eoin Colfer | Disney-Hyperion | 978-1484726037 | 7-12 | Encourages independent reading habits that support lifelong learning. | Content is engaging for the target audience without exceeding their emotional or social maturity |
WARP Book 2 The Hangman's Revolution | Eoin Colfer | Disney-Hyperion | 978-1423161639 | 7-12 | Encourages independent reading habits that support lifelong learning. | Content is engaging for the target audience without exceeding their emotional or social maturity |
One Piece, Vol 2: Buggy the Clown | Eiichiro Oda | VIZ Media LLC | 978-1591160571 | 7-9 | Provides age-appropriate, engaging texts that motivate reluctant readers | This novel addresses themes of identity, friendship, and perseverance in a way that reflects the experiences and maturity level of middle school students. |
Public Review Period: Sept 10 – Oct. 17 (30 days minimum)
How to Review: View the full proposed list above
How to Provide Feedback:
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Submit written feedback by filling out this FORM
- Mail or deliver written comments to:
Olney ISD Administration Office
Attn: Library Materials Review
809 W. Hamilton
Olney, TX 76374
Board Meeting Date for Consideration: October 27, 2025, 6 pm, Olney ISD Administration