Read

Check out our Past Book Club Selections from previous years. 

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.

Highland Reads is an all-school program to create conversations around a text and strengthen our HMS community. This year's selection is House Arrest by K.A. Holt!

Students and staff can access the book through HOOPLA (requires a Cook Library Card), K.A. Holt's YouTube playlist, or through a print copy of the book. 

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 2023 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 2022 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.
• Go for the 10+ Club! Read ten or more of the books from Highland's combined Caudill, Bluestem, and Lincoln lists to win prizes. To be part of the 10+ club, track your own progress in the Learning Center by recording each book you read.
  • Read 10 books and earn an invite to the Caudill Pizza Party!
  • Read 20 books and earn the GRAND PRIZE!