Since the increase in remote teaching, the Decoda Literacy Library has had many requests for dual copies of readers that a tutor and learner can each have a copy of while practicing reading. We also get many more requests for class sets of readers. We are working to increase the duplicate copies of adult readers in the collection. In the meantime, did you know that we have some small class sets, as well as paired sets, available to borrow now?

These collections are often made up of what is called “hi/lo” books, or high interest, low vocabulary or readability level.

“Hi/lo books are characterized by exciting (often edgy) topics, short or linear time frames, and action-driven plot.” – Rebecca O’Neil

These books work hard to keep a reader’s interest while remaining unintimidating. They are perfect for teenage and adult literacy learners. The library also has a fantastic collection of biographies, skills-based readers and other non-fiction works in multiple copies. Check out some of the titles below.

Biographies

Famous Folks

These resources are available in 2 copies:

• Bruce Lee
• Clara Hughes
• Emily Carr
• Lucy Maud Montgomery
• Malala
• Marilyn Monroe
• Michaëlle Jean
• Norman Bethune
• Poundmaker
• Walt Disney
• Wangari Maathai

Relatable Life Stories

• Fran’s Story (5 copies)
• Ellen’s Story (5 copies) – comes with a VHS tape (DVD edition available at many public libraries), study guide for adult learners and instructor guide.

Fiction

• The hangman (5 copies)
• Hurricane on Grimm’s Island (2 copies)
• In from the cold (6 copies)
• To keep a secret (2 copies)
• A model death (2 copies)
• My sister’s keeper (2 copies)
• The picture of nobody (7 copies)
• Saving Farley’s Bog (3 copies)
• Shipwreck (8 copies)
• The stalker (8 copies)

Workplace Literacy

These resources are available in 2 copies:

• Getting to Work on Time
• Keeping track of time
• Looking at the bright side
• Making up your mind
• Putting customers first
• Sending the right message
• Standing up for yourself
• Taking the extra step
• Working as a team

There are even more pairs and class sets of readers in the Decoda Literacy Library. Check out this list for even more!

Mini-Libraries

The library also offers teachers mini-libraries of different titles, custom-selected with your students’ interests and reading levels in mind. Browse the available titles on these lists:

• High interest-low vocabulary fiction
• High interest-low vocabulary non-fiction

Email or call the Decoda librarian to request a mini-library.

Have a suggestion?

Is there a book you would love to borrow as a class set? Submit it to the library by filling in the Suggest a Resource form.