5 More Complex Ways Google Sheets Can Preserve Your Sanity as a Librarian
In my last post, I shared five easy ways Google Sheets keeps me organized throughout the year....
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Tag: book displays
Taylor Swift, Barbie, & LatinX Back-to-School Displays
Sparks Fly in the Library Taylor Swift. The name is enough to get the attention of all teenagers (and most adults). When my Teaching Assistant suggested we use the iconic pop star as the focus for a book display, I jumped on the...
Read MoreLibrary Shelves to Attract the Modern Teen
See and Be Seen Teenagers don’t always notice what’s right in front of them. In my high school library few students take the time to look through the shelves when they need a book. I’m always happy to guide individuals in their...
Read MorePromoting Young Adult Books Through March Madness
Tournament Time Every year I eagerly await March Madness. Lifting me out of the mid-winter slump, the NCAA basketball tournament excites me with its college colors, team logos, energetic players, and unpredictable outcomes....
Read MoreMaking the Most of #Booktok Videos
My high school library has seen an increase in circulation this year. This is partly due to collaborative relationships I’ve built with teachers implementing sustained silent reading. However, I’m certain that the...
Read MoreDigital Book Displays
One of the great things about being a school library coordinator is learning innovative ideas from librarians working in schools. And a recent share on our listserv–that had educators responding with compliments–was...
Read MoreThe Art of Creating Book Displays (Part 2)
This is the second post in a series about creating book displays in the school library. There is a true art to creating a successful book display, one in which students will stop and scan the titles, maybe browse a few, and...
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Creative Book Displays to Get Students Reading (Part 1)
This post is the first in a series that will focus on book displays in school libraries. When...
Read MoreAuthor Fan Face-Off: The Perfect Resource to Motivate Readers
Several months ago, I came across a video of author Jerry Craft being interviewed by one of his fans for a YouTube series titled “Author Fan Face-Off.” I was instantly hooked and watched 5 more episodes before I knew what was...
Read MoreSafe Ways to Reach Students and Teachers While Social Distancing
For most of us in school libraries, this year’s back-to-school season is unsettling. My administrators have designated our high school library as a special education testing center, a place for overflow classroom students,...
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