Welcome to the library!
The Yankee Ridge Library Program is dedicated to providing students with the information literacy skills necessary to become lifelong readers and learners.
Our Program:
- Provides students with an environment that fosters growth and exploration.
- Empowers students with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century.
- Provides access to a well balanced collection, reflective of the needs of our student population.
- Encourages reading for information and pleasure.
Young Authors Writing Competition
Young Authors is a nationally recognized writing contest. Each year, six winners from Yankee Ridge attend a district celebration. Entries for the 2021-2022 school year will be due in January, 2022. The date for district celebration will be announced and posted later.
Young Author Facts:
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A poem or story of any length can be entered.
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2 students can co-author an entry.
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Entries should be submitted on standard 8 1/2" x 11" paper, or digitally.
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Typing an entry is recommended but not required, and illustrations are optional.
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Student's name should not appear on the entry. Instead, write it on a separate sheet of paper, and attach it to the entry.
Please contact Ms. Payne with questions.
Contact Information
Events
Battle of the Books
Fourth and fifth grade students can participate in Battle of the Books. Students read great books, talk about them with friends and then "battle it out" to see which team remembers the most about the books. Teams compete in a Yankee Ridge Battle of the Books in March. A celebration field trip for all district participants will be in April.
Melissa Payne, Librarian
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
2102 S Anderson Street
Urbana, IL 61801
217-384-3610
