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"1st-grade" vs "first-grade" shelf name
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Shelf names are set by users and may mean one thing to one user and another thing to others. They are not there to help people find books. If you look at the list of books on the shelves you linked then you can see many books appropriate for first graders and then other books (Percy Jackson, Magic Tree House, The Moffats, Royal Diaries, etc.) that are for middle grades or higher. It all depends on each user and their preference.
I agree that shelf names might mean different things for different users. However, I work under the assumption that most users would tag books that they consider appropriate for first graders as "1st-grade" ("first-grade"). Or maybe books that they read with a first grader. Statistically speaking, the other books should be tagged less often and eventually move toward the bottom of the list.
Ioan wrote: "However, I work under the assumption that most users would tag books that they consider appropriate for first graders as "1st-grade" ("first-grade")."That is only true if that is what they are using the shelf for.
If you really want books appropriate for first graders (or any grade) you should see if your public library has a subscription to NoveList K-8. It's entirely readers' advisory and good with what grade/age each book is suited for.
Thank you for the advice: my library has access to NoveList Plus (not K-8). NoveList suggestions combine all the grades K-2 and are split on a variety of topics. It is a good resource, even though not exactly what I am looking for.
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In the interest of those who would like to find the best books for first graders (myself included), I would suggest some consistency in the naming of the 1st grade shelf. At this time, "1st-grade" has ~6,800 books while "first-grade" has ~3,000 books. It would be great if those who have a "first-grade" shelf would rename it "1st-grade".