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School library media centers are a place of opportunity where students can strive for and achieve success, develop a love of reading and explore the world around them through print, electronic and other media (The Campaign for America's Library Media Programs, 2003).

The purpose of this wiki is to share ideas on how we can promote books in our school library media centers. Whether it is a brand new book or a favorite from long ago, promoting and marketing libary books can be accomplished at many different levels.

Inspired by Sue Olson, Library Media Specialist Elm Creek Elementary

Maud Hart Lovelace History Players.

It is a lively, interactive 50-minute lesson by a costumed actress from the Minnesota Historical Society.

Teachers receive a background packet that includes a character biography, time-period overview and activity objectives.



Inspired by Jennifer Perusse, Library Media Specialist Basswood Elementary School

Book Displays - I have started creating billboards that i place on top of the shelves for my "book window shoppers." I mount them, so they stand higher than the books an kids see them and get an idea for a book in the shelf to check out.

Book Collection Displays - I have found fun, colorful paper frames in the dollar section at Target. I created a mobile for each genre listing and other great titles that fall into that genre category.

Non-Fiction Displays - I have created spinning mobiles of the nonfiction choices in my Everybody Fiction section for my young readers. It gives them ideas for books as well as assists adults trying to help the students or find something themselves.

Recipe Cards - recipe for a good book. I grab the book cover image and share a brief description to get the student interested in checking out the book.

Inspired by Ann Carstens, Library Media Specialist Maple Grove Junior High

I do [|BookTalks] I display most of my books, face-out!

Inspired by Anna Teeple, Library Media Specialist Northview Junior High

Book covers offer an excelent way for students to identify books in the media center. this simple but clever board display introduces fantastic books from book club. Book covers are printed from Amazon.com

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