Announcing the 2021 FSLGRA books

The final book list for our fourth season of FSLGRA is now available. Please see the PDF below! Thank you to everyone who voted. Remember to register to receive updates and reminders leading up to October 18, 2021.

The chapter reading schedule will be shared for the Cycle Intermédiaire and the Cycle Secondaire closer to the start in the fall. The Resources sharing file will also soon be posted on the corresponding page of our site. 

   

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