Welcome to the Ben Franklin Library Media Center

  All resources are now on MyD41. Please go to https://www.d41.org/techathome if you are unable to access resources on MyD41. 

Today is Friday, April 25, 2025

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2026 Monarch Books      2026 Bluestem Books      Bluestem Challenge    

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 We love the Franklin library and are excited to offer various learning opportunities to our students! Contact us if you have any questions, comments or ideas for the library.   

 

                                        Katie Johnson                                                 Stephanie Harman

                                        Digital Literacy Specialist                          Library Aide

                                        Kjohnson@d41.org                                       Sharman@d41.org 

                                        630-534-7538                                                  630-534-7652    

 

                                                                                    Technology will enhance our teaching and learning

                                                                         as we ignite passions; inspire excellence; and imagine the possibilities.     

  

See below for the Illinois Monarch and Bluestem winners! 

	Monarch 2024 Winner Chez Bob by Bob Shea Click to view results		Bluestem 2024 Winner Twins by Megan Wagner Lloyd Click to view results
	Monarch 2023 Winner Are You a Cheeseburger? by Monica Arnaldo Click to view results		Bluestem 2023 Winner Twins by Varian Johnson Click to view results
	Monarch 2022 winner Potato Pants  by Laurie Keller Click here to view results		Bluestem 2022 winner Does it Fart? A Kid's Guide to the Gas Animals Pass by Dani Rabaiotti and Nick Caruso Click here to view results
	Monarch 2021 winner Can I Be Your Dog  by Troy Cummings  Click here to view results slideshow		Bluestem 2021winner Wedgie & Gizmo  by Suzanne Selfors Click here to view results slideshow
	Monarch 2020 winner Baby Monkey Private Eye by Brian Selznick & David Serlin Click here for results		Bluestem 2020 winner Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham   Click here for results
	Monarch 2019 winner Creepy Pair of Underwear by  Klassen and Mac Barnett  Click here for results		Bluestem 2019 winner  Wish by Barbara O'Connor Click here for results
	Monarch 2018 winner Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by  Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett Click here for results		Bluestem 2018 winner  Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson Click here for results
	Monarch 2017 winner  Gaston by Kelly Dipucchio   Click here for results		Bluestem 2017 winner El Deafo by Cece Bell Click here for results