Middle school libraries

This is one of my most popular articles for school librarians! If you are new to the field, you may feel like you are spinning your wheels every day. Here's a list of 10 things you should do FIRST. #schoollibrarian #backtoschool #newlibrarian

Engaging ideas for teaching literary genres in middle and high school ELA #MiddleSchoolELA #HighSchoolELA #IndependentReading

Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results. #CultofPedagogy

Morgan Randall just graduated from high school and will be sharing her thoughts about teens, libraries, and bringing the two of them together here on Wednesdays.

Why branding your school library matters and what it can do for your library program.

The Adopt-a-Shelf program at a Georgia middle school gives students a chance to put their creativity on display while offering book recommendations to their peers. This interview with school librarian Liana Etling offers inspiration and ideas straight from student’s shelves.

Library display of my favorite middle school books.

This Library Orientation Scavenger Hunt is the perfect back to school library activity! It's easy to prepare, gets students up and moving, and it's fun!

Creating a student-centered library requires designers to consider the function, comfort, and engagement that the space will provide. Partnering with students, teachers, and librarians can help ensure you are able to design a space that will serve the needs of all stakeholders for many years to come. #MiEN #Education #SchoolFurniture #Innovation #21stcenturylearning #Collaboration #k12 #library #mediacenter

Renovated Learning is a place where I help educators who are tired of the status quo and who want to infuse creativity into their schools.

Hey Friends!!Holy cow.I.am.tired.And, here's the kicker: the students don't even arrive until tomorrow!!That's right. Professional development and classroom set-up has just about killed me! Anyway, I am hoping to film a classroom tour next week.

Students love to guess then see what their teachers are reading!

Looking to spice up your classroom decor? Try spicing up the bookish culture with one of these ideas for reading bulletin boards.

book display idea

Host a middle school party at your library that kids will actually want to attend with fun activities (and of course, food!)

Do you have students who “hate reading”? Do you have students who pick up a new book every other day and can never seem to finish one? Do you struggle to recommend the right books to your class? This blog post will help! In six simple steps, learn how to engage and excite your students about books on your shelves. Pretty soon, students will be begging you to book talk. Just watch! #middleschoolela #secondaryela #readingactivites #writingactivities

A School Library Orientation establishes our relationship with students for the entire school year, so School Librarians can create customized orientations for each grade level in our school. Here&…