Reading Resources
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Bonham Library Catalog on Follett Destiny
Use the link above to visit the Bonham Library Catalog and see what books the library has available.
Don't see a title you want? Email the librarian at suzanna.cooper@midlandisd.net to include it on the library's wish list!
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Students in MISD have free access to the TexQuest database.
The database is an easy-to-use resource that allows students to conduct research, read eBooks and play games.
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- To login, go to texquest.net
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- Select "Elementary" or "Middle School"
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- Choose a database
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- Select Midland ISD
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- Enter the password: learn
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Free eBook platform available to MISD students and teachers
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- To login, go to https://soraapp.com/library/misdtx
- Also available as an app for tablets and phones
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- Over 1,500 eBook and audiobook juvenile fiction titles
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- Add West Texas Digital Consortium for access to Midland County Public Library's eBooks (library card needed)
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Free eBook platform available to MISD students and teachers
- To login, go to https://abdodigital.com/login/
- username: bonhamelementary
- password: student
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The AR Bookfinder provides information about English and Spanish books, including reading levels, titles and authors.
To login, go to https://www.arbookfind.com/usertype.aspx
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Award Winning Books
Click on the links below to see lists of award-winning books in the state of Texas.
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The Texas Bluebonnet Award is given annually to 20 children's books that are deemed exceptional.
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The Texas Topaz Reading List honors great non-fiction books.
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The Texas 2x2 Reading List recognizes 20 great books for children ages 2 - second grade. |
The Texas Little Maverick List honors excellent graphic novels for students in K - 5th grades. |
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https://txla.org/news/2024-2025-texas-bluebonnet-award-master-list-released/ |
https://txla.org/news/2024-texas-topaz-nonfiction-reading-list-announced/ |
https://txla.org/tools-resources/reading-lists/2x2/current-list/ |
https://library.austintexas.libguides.com/learning-to-use-the-library/littlemavs |
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Looking for your next book? Find some great ideas below!
Book suggestions courtesy of Midland County Public Library. If Bonham does not have these books,
check with the Public Library. Library cards are free for Midland County residents.
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Book Reviews
Click on the links for age-appropriate book reviews from professional reviewers.
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School Library Journal |
Common Sense Media
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Kirkus Reviews |
The Children’s Book Review
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These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by MISD and/or Bonham Elementary of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. MISD and/or Bonham Elementary bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.