Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. today announced October’s chosen books for the Commissioner’s Book of the Month, a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in preK-12 schools. Each month, Commissioner Diaz highlights five recommended books – one per selected grade range.
“This month’s recommended literacy selections feature resiliency narratives that will inspire students to learn about individuals who have persevered during difficult times,” said Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. “I encourage parents to take time to read with their children this month and cherish special moments together.”
The Commissioner’s recommendations for October 2023 are:
- PreK – Shabbat is Coming by Tracy Newman
- K-2 – Try It!: How Frieda Caplan Changed the Way We Eat by Mara Rockliff
- 3-5 – The Candymakers by Wendy Mass
- 6-8 – The Monster Missions by Laura Martin
- 9-12 – Night by Elie Wiesel
The selections for each month can be found on the Commissioner’s Book of the Month page of the FDOE website.
