Leading from the Library

Building A Culture of Reading in the Library and Beyond

Episode Summary

Join Melissa Thom as she shares strategies to cultivate a dynamic reading culture at your school. Getting everyone in your school community involved and excited about books and reading is both joyful and vital for creating a schoolwide culture. Hear about specific programs and strategies that will help school librarians facilitate, develop, and nurture an impactful culture of reading for both students and staff. Guest: Melissa Thom Teacher Librarian Bristow Middle School (CT) Current President of the CT Association of School Librarians @MsThomBookitis https://www.facebook.com/melissathomjoyfullearning Schoolwide Culture of Reading Padlet: https://sites.google.com/melissathom.com/joyfullteacherlibrarian/schoolwide-reading-culture?authuser=2 Book Tasting: Thematic Book Clubs: https://www.melissathom.com/book-tasting-workshops.html Developing and Nurturing a School-wide Culture of Reading: http://bit.ly/SchoolwideCultureOfReading

Episode Notes

Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready Librarian Spokesperson and National Faculty Member, Future Ready Schools. District Teacher Librarian and Innovation Director, Van Meter Community School (Van Meter, IA). @shannonmmiller

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