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Mesquite Reads Summer Reading
Oceans of Possibilities

 


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 MISD Library Summer Hours
Students can visit any open campus library to check out books during the summer.


Video Overview of Read Squared

Conversion Chart

Reading a webpage or listening to an audiobook? Use the information below to help you record pages.

Webpage:
Every time you scroll down to the next "page," count that as 1 more page. Example: You read the screen, scroll down once to finish - 2 pages.

Audiobooks:
Picture books & Early/ Intermediate chapter audiobooks
1min = 1 page

YA audiobooks
1.5 min = 1 page

Turn the hours into minutes then divide by 1.5.
Ex: 11 hours, 43 min = 703 min divided by 1.5 = 469 pages

 



Why is Summer Reading Important? 

Looking for a good book to read this summer?
Check out these resources!

MISD Library Summer Hours
Students can visit any open campus library to check out books during the summer.

Novelist
(Library:Find a Book)

eBooks & Audiobooks

Great Reads

Mesquite Public Library Info

Balch Springs Public Library

Helpful Links

Report An Issue (Troubleshooting)


What is Read Squared?

Read Squared is a program provided by Mesquite ISD Library Services where students & staff record pages they've read.

How Does it Work?

1. Read anything - this even includes audiobooks, magazines, and webpages

2. Log pages read and earn points

3. Collect new badges as you reach different reading goals.

4. Unlock mini-games, move along the summer game board, and earn a certificate for summer reading.

Features & Highlights

  • Customize your avatar
  • Create reading wish lists
  • Complete fun reading missions
  • Access digital books & audiobooks
  • Play mini-games
  • Get book recommendations