This post is part of our Guest Picks series, featuring members of our library community sharing their favorite books and movies.
March's guest reader is a longtime educator with very local roots. Harold Morton has been the principal of Salem Elementary School for 15 years. He enjoys sports, movies, and school, and he says the best parts of his day are greeting students as they arrive at school and reading bedtime stories to his daughters at night.
More about Principal Morton
-He grew up in Spotsylvania County across the street from the location of Salem Church Branch.
-He graduated from Courtland High School.
-He received an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree from George Mason University.
-He is married to wife Barbara, and they have four daughters: Ciara, Sydney, Grace, and Mia. [Grace, 9, and Mia, 7, are featured in the photo.]
-He and his family participate in the Dr. Seuss Celebrations at Salem Church Branch. In the summer, they attend storytime activities at Snow Branch and Salem Church Branch.
Wise Words from Principal Morton:
“If I could give one piece of advice to parents, I would encourage them to read to their children. It is a great way to start conversations with your kids, and it's a nice way to calm down before bed. Reading is a wonderful way to have children use their imaginations. No matter what age, everyone loves to hear a story.”
Below are some of Principal Morton’s best picks for young readers. You can find them at your local library.
Also available on audio and as an eBook.
Also available on audio. First of a series.
First of a series. Also available as an eBook and on audio.
Also available on audio CD.
Also available as an eBook and as a downloadable audiobook. First of a series.
Also available on audio to download. First of the Cam Jansen series.
Also available on audio CD.
Also available as an eBook and on audio CD.
