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Mesquite ISD librarians deliver excellence in education for the entire school community, advancing the ability to make informed decisions and think critically. The three key elements that comprise our overall educational mission and curriculum are Personalized and Self-Directed Learning, Inquiry Instruction, and Transformative & Enriching Experiences.
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2024 Mesquite ISD Mockingbird Winner
K-2 students across the district read a variety of newly released picture books on our Mockingbird List and then voted for their favorite! The 2024 Mesquite ISD Mockingbird Winner is One Chicken Nugget by Tadgh Bentley!
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2025 Bluebonnet Award Winner
This year's winner for both the state of Texas and our school district is Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better by Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman. Click here to learn more about this year's winning title!
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Texas Library Association Reading Lists
Check out these expertly curated reading lists and programs for ages 2 - 102 - from fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels, to picture books, bilingual and multicultural lists:
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