Display

It is important to develop a regularly changing programme of displays in the library to maintain interest and excitement. Posters promoting books and reading are available from many suppliers including:

• National Literacy Trust
• Publishers
• Commercial suppliers

Alternatively, schools can encourage the use of the library as a showcase for children’s work, e.g. classes take responsibility for library displays on a termly basis.

 

Displays can also be linked to particular promotions of books and resources.  These can be linked to current issues or events, like the release of a film of a book, the publication of a sequel, the announcement of the new Children’s Laureate.  Or they can relate to a curriculum area of study or a celebration in the school, like an international evening, healthy schools activity or black history month. Or they can link to a national celebrated day, for example World Book Day or Poetry Month (list of these available from Booktrust – add ref)

 

It is worth having a good supply of display material in the library including perspex book display stands and boxes so that effective promotion can be achieved with minimal effort.

 Ideas for creating a school environment that supports reading

·        Foyer displays of library and books

·        Cross curricular displays

·        Use of tutorial and assembly

·        Use of English lessions in library

·        Write articles for newspaper

·        Library always open

·        Staff reading to pupils

·        Create expressions page for school website

·        Regular visits and discussions by small groups

·        Author visits

·        Library newsletter

·        Comfortable area in library

·        Pupils top 10 for year groups

 

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