Read

Have your own book club and need help getting copies or title suggestions?  The library staff is happy to support your group! 

Contact Dr. Wyatt for more information!

You can search for, checkout, and read eBooks right from Destiny Discover. 
Watch the demo below to learn how: 

Here are more links and how-to guides for accessing eBooks and eAudiobooks. 

For eRead Illinois, go to Highland's page at http://hlc.axis360.baker-taylor.com. 
You'll log in with the same username and password you use in Destiny, our library catalog. 
Look below for a how-to guide for using Axis360!

Cook Library has ways to access online books, magazines, and music on their eContent website. All you need is a Cook Library card number
No Cook Library card? You can apply for one online!
Look below for a how-to guide for CloudLibrary and Overdrive!

Need more on HOW to use Axis360? Watch this TUTORIAL about using eRead Illinois for eBooks and eAudiobooks. 

Need more on HOW to use Cook Library Resources? Watch these TUTORIALS.

Our Fall 2023 title is Framed! by James Ponti. 

Check out this page for information on how to get a copy of the book! 

Parents, would you be willing to lead a 30-minute session for students on the ways you use critical thinking and problem solving in your work? If so, please fill out this form or contact Erin Wyatt (ewyatt@d70schools.org). The Highland Reads Committee is planning an event connected to our all-school read Framed! by James Ponti for 11/17, and we would welcome your involvement!

The Highland Reads Committee is looking for interested students to join us. If you are interested, contact Dr. Wyatt. 

Readers Choice Awards: 

Caudill, Lincoln, Bluestem Program

About the Readers Choice Program at HMS

In Illinois there are several Readers Choice Award programs for students to read and vote each year for the best nominated book.
We run a hybrid program at Highland and have all the Caudill books and some books from the two other lists. 
6th graders are invited to read from the Caudill and Bluestem selections at Highland.
7th graders are invited to read from the Caudill, Bluestem, and Lincoln selections at Highland. 
8th graders are invited to read from the Caudill and Lincoln selections at Highland.
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The Battle of the Books team will start in January!

Want to see the books for the 2024 program? Check out the resources lists in the library catalog as well as other info below! 

This program will run from September through February. There are several different ways to get involved in the fun:

• Vote for the Caudill winner! Read 3 of this year's Caudill books between now and February 2024 in order to vote for the winning author.
• Represent Highland in the Battle of the Books! The Battle of the Books will take place sometime after Caudill voting has taken place. Answer questions based on the books with lightning speed to help bring Highland glory as we compete against other area middle schools.