Books Approved for Classroom Use

TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Brandee Bergum - Secondary ELA Consultant, Teaching & Learning

The first submission deadline for this year’s Secondary Literature Selection meetings is September 2, 2026. Any full length novel that a teacher would like to use in the classroom must be on the district’s approved list. Teachers may send submissions to the attention of Brandee Bergum in Teaching and Learning. Submission directions and forms can be found here: Secondary Literature Selection Process Our secondary approved lists can be found here: JSD Approved Literature Lists

Lit. Selection Dates 2026-27