librarianship issues

I'm in a new school this year. One that I love and in which I'm fortunate to have a beautiful building with K-8 students. One of the things I have really worked on this year is spreading and sharing my love of reading by creating a culture of literacy throughout the school and sharing my reading life with students beyond the walls of my classroom. I have used several ways of trying to celebrate literacy in my little corner of the building, some of which have extended beyond just the middle school area. I've shared several of these in brief snippets on twitter, and have been thrilled to hear from other teachers who have been inspired to do similar things, so in the interest of having a thorough explanation in one place for other teachers/librarians to reference (and the prodding of Sarah), I decided to write this post to share what I've done. Currently Reading Signs I honestly don't remember where I first saw this idea, though I'm sure it was a Nerdy Book Club friend, but I made the sign and put it outside my door early in the year. Shortly afterward, my principal asked if she could have a sign on my door also. Then it spread to the other middle school teachers. Of course to the librarian, her aide, and the reading specialist. And then to some elementary teachers downstairs. Now even to other educational aides throughout the building. It is difficult for a student to walk through our building without seeing what adults are reading, and it's so important for them to see that adults are readers as well. Unexpected benefit? My students see my reading pace and notice how often I'm completing a book, showing how I prioritize making time for reading in my life in and out of school. Because I wanted students to also have a voice in sharing what they are currently reading, I made signs for each of them to keep updated as well. This is located right outside their locker bays and in a high traffic hallway that all students in the building pass through on th