Nominate a Book Now for the #FSLGRA 2023

We have gotten started with our preparations for the FSL Global Read Aloud for this coming fall. Our first step, as always, is an open call for nominations from our FSL Educator community. What books have you found within the past year or two that you think we should read together with our students this fall?

The form to nominate books is now open for your best suggestions. The form will remain open for your suggestions until April 23rd. Be sure to revisit which books we've already used in the past (in the Resources tab) as we won't plan to repeat a book, although teachers are always welcome to go back and use the free resources created, curated, and contributed by our past participants.

Here is the direct link if you wish to pass it on to your friends, family, or colleagues - both near and far: https://bit.ly/FSLGRA23suggest

We consider picture books, novels, and graphic novels. Everyone is welcome to submit their best finds for our shortlist even if it is for a level of the FSLGRA that you may not do with your class. It helps us to hear fabulous suggestions from a variety of French Teachers and French-supportive educational workers, so we can offer the absolute best books for our learner community!

The voting shortlists (selected from the books that are nominated) will be shared in May, so check back then to have your say on which option would be the "best of the best." If you leave your email address in the form, then we will notify you directly that the list is ready! The book selections for next fall will be finalized by the end of May. Ideally, this timing allows for schools to purchase at least one copy (i.e. your school library or shared book room) for you before school is done for the summer. Alternatively, the winning books can be ordered as soon as you're back to work for those on a different school schedule than we are. You can also always buy a copy of the book yourself, but we're trying to make it possible for the school budget to provide what you need where possible.

Merci et bonne lecture!