A special message to my students, and a thank you to all who have made me the school librarian I am today.

2. Lori Quintana
Library Media Specialist
Cobb County Schools
Twitter: @linthelibrary
Website:
http://www.cobblearning.net/griffin
wildstacks/
Griffin Wildcats,
There is always learning in reading.
Reading is the foundation to success in all academics.
The popular quote still holds true, and now more than ever.
“Reading takes us places, when we must remain where we are.”
No matter where we are, the Griffin Library provides students with access to an array of digital books. Wildcats, while you are away from the school library
stacks, always remember you can find your next great read in Sora, Cobb Digital Library, or through the Cobb Library Pass, a partnership with Cobb Public
Libraries.
Choose a book and set a goal for yourself. Read one book a week, a month, or whatever your goal is for reading. Just be sure to read. It will help you. It will
lessen the “slide” that takes place when students are away from school and learning in the classroom. There are several genres to select from: Realistic
Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Science Fiction, and Fantasy, just to name a few. Find your favorite by picking a book and reading the first
chapter. If you aren’t hooked after the first chapter, it’s okay to return the book and select another one.
Reading is enjoyment, comfort, and serenity. Find your favorite space, whether in or out of doors, and get lost in a story. Connect with the setting, the
characters, and let the story capture you. Let the story grow you as a person. Self-discovery is something we do throughout our lives, and books help us to
do so. You don’t have to read fiction. Reading non-fiction provides just as much enjoyment. Through non-fiction, you can learn facts. You can also pick up a
new hobby, such as how to cook, knit, draw, or build. Many individuals have discovered their passion and career initiatives through non-fiction books.
There is also biographies. Choose a book and learn how your favorite person navigated to get where they are in life. It just may inspire you! Or, read about
someone you have never heard of and expand your horizons. New ideas may arise , or you may be introduced to something never imagined.
Reading is cool. Don’t let anyone make you believe otherwise. There’s nothing more gratifying than being in charge of your own learning.
So be a reader. Read with fidelity. And watch your genius grow. “Everyone belongs at your school library.”
P.S. I am always interested in hearing about what you are reading. Drop me a message at lori.quintana@cobbk12.org. I’d love to hear from you while we
are away through next school year. Tell me about your books! Your favorites and not so favorites. Tell me what you are learning. Or, just tell me how you
discovered reading, and share your favorite reading spot. My collaboration is with you-my students.
Love,
Mrs. Quintana

3. You all belong, Griffin Wildcats.
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4. Thank you to those who have made me the
school librarian I am today…
The Griffin Admin Team:
Dr. Loralee Hill
Kacie Phipps
Cathie Siebert
Roderick Langston
Rockey Anderson
Eric Gray
Husband & Teacher: Eduardo Quintana
Library Media Paraprofessional:
Ashley Kraus
Former Principal & Friend:
Paul Gillihan
District Administration:
Dr. Sherri Hill
My Griffin Teacher, Counselor, and Support Staff Colleagues
Overdue Podcast Team:
Anita Foster and Ingrid Hanson
LME Supervisor: Holly Frilot
Georgia Library Media Association Team
Former UWG Professor: Dr. Phyllis Snipes
And the biggest thank you to Griffin STUDENTS!!!