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"Creating eye-catching, timely book displays that young people discover what they want to read is a time-honored tradition for school and youth librarians. With students all over the country learning from home, many librarians are creating digital displays and using online tools and platforms to showcase their books and other resources."

Series of slideshows and commentaries highlighting displays and work in the library at Aberfoyle Park Campus. Lots of to inspire engagement with literature. Coverage of Book Week displays included

"Making the library an enticing and safe space was something that I started to work on as soon as possible, and I began to create huge displays that could be seen from the corridor as pupils and staff walked by. Each new display provides an insight into a calendar of events."

"For the beginning of the school year, I like to focus on displays that are either related to something they are going to learn about this school year in class or are just fun. I want our library and the collection to be as friendly, welcoming, and accessible as possible, so I choose topics that I know students like or might pique their interest."

"Empowering students to make positive decisions online is critical to their development. To support this I display the 5 P's for a Positive Digital Footprint image I created in my class, referring to this regularly during the school year. Displaying this image is a great first step to drive discussion and support the digital citizenship program in our schools. To further students understanding of these 5 key messages I created the following board game focusing on each of these areas with practical examples related to the world our students live in."

"Make your school library the place to be by trying out one of these amazing school library ideas. These display ideas are easy to adapt and update, so they'll stay fresh and fun no matter what."

In spite of their reputation for simplicity, graphic novels can display a surprising level of depth. This sense of depth can come through in a variety of ways-from the language to the interplay of words and images to the themes that can be explored in visual texts. And like novels, graphic novels employ a range of literary conventions, so they're ripe for classroom discussion.

Everybody loves stories, no matter if we are hearing them or telling them. Exploring digital storytelling in your classroom connects students to an age-old practice in an entirely modern way. Below are 6 different reasons digital storytelling is an activity worth pursuing in class. We've also suggested a few tools to accompany you and your students on those fulfilling journeys.

Exploring design and illustration of children's picture books. We are graphic designers who have always been intrigued and inspired by the wealth of art and writing created for children's books. This site is our forum to display and applaud the brilliance we see in this field. We are here to share with you some of our favorites: the hilarious, the irreverent, the curious, and the stunning.

"Reading isn't generally considered a dynamic activity, but students who participate in a StoryWalk get to not only hear a great story but stimulate parts of their brain that are normally at rest when they sit down with a book. Instead of snuggling up in a cozy reading spot, readers are presented with colorful pages from an illustrated book, displayed one-by-one on stakes as they stroll along an indoor or outdoor walking path. Readers are able to take their time and reflect on the subtle nuances of the story, make inferences about what may happen next, and have co-constructed conversations with any walking partners."

"When metacognitive talk is employed as an instructional tool, students learn to use discussion as a way to build knowledge instead of just participating to display what they already know."

An instagram account with a series of images of 'boxes' featuring a book surrounded by representative elements. Alternative idea for responding to literature.

From book tastings to zombie attacks, we're bringing you some amazingly creative library programs that are definitely doing it right. Hurrah to libraries, librarians, and book lovers everywhere!

Inspire students to read widely and vote for their favourites - run like a sporting competition with play offs. This post provides an outline of the process and has links to resources to support its operation.

"Letting students establish a museum exhibit with everyday items offers an opportunity to sharpen their storytelling skills."