50 Library Lessons and Ideas

This handbook will provide school librarians and teachers with ideas on how to establish library lessons and events that will encourage reading in children and young people. Written in a clear and concise manner, it aims to be a step-by-step guide to facing new challenges and finding new readers. 50 Library Lessons and Ideas is packed full of fun, creative and engaging activities and ideas for school librarians and teachers to use with their students to help encourage reading for pleasure. Organised into two sections, the first provides practical advice on library events and concepts such as running a high school book club, getting boys to read, starting your own book award and helping children to read aloud. The second section has a range of inspiring and inexpensive activities that use films, novels, manga, poetry, LEGO® and other media to improve students’ reading engagement. With quizzes, scavenger hunts, literary charades and creative writing, each activity features step-by-step guidance and is designed to be adaptable to different students’ needs. From educating students about misinformation and wellbeing, to introducing young readers to non-fiction and poetry, this straightforward and highly effective guide is an essential resource for school librarians and teachers.