The seventh edition has been edited by Patricia Phelan and the Committee to Revise High Interest - Easy Reading of the National Council of Teachers of English. The ninth edition of this book has been edited by C. Anne Webb and the Committee on Junior High and Middle School booklist of the National Council of Teachers of English. Booklinks, annotated bibliographies in textbooks and those in the card catalog of the school, whether electronic or print, can be used. Interlibrary loan can be used for some selections that may not be available in the school library. The local library is another source of excellent books.
Most schools have a good working relationship with local libraries.
Many times the local library will provide a shelf of books for teachers to check out and to keep in their classrooms for student use. The teachers on a team may have a good idea of the books available in their subject areas in the school library. The teachers may have been instrumental in the purchase of these books, because they have recommended them to the school librarian. A team of teachers may work together in influence library orders to enhance their curriculum. They also may work with book clubs and fairs to get students involved in selection of materials.