
Read It Forward
Linda Kay(Author)
Libraries Unlimited Inc (Publisher)
Published on 26. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
140 pages
978-1-59884-808-3 (ISBN)
Description
With this practical guide, it's easy to implement the proven fun-and learning-of a read-it-forward program in your middle school library. Teens recommend books to other teens, offering a surefire way to promote books and reading.
Finding the right book for each student is almost impossible if you serve several hundred students, as most school librarians do. Read It Forward offers an innovative way around that problem: a program that lets librarians saturate the school with a title that encourages middle school students to read for pleasure. As an added bonus, Read It Forward (RIF) creates learning opportunities that can be leveraged across the curriculum.
The program presented here is based on the author's experience with a community RIF project that was a collaborative effort among nine middle school librarians from schools with varying needs and socioeconomic levels. This thoroughly practical book takes librarians through the process step by step, offering specific examples of what worked and what didn't, then showing how the process can be extended to almost any book. The author also discusses other aspects of running a successful RIF program-such as getting buy-in from school administrators, the PTA, and department chairs-so that parents and teachers can collaborate in the experience.
Finding the right book for each student is almost impossible if you serve several hundred students, as most school librarians do. Read It Forward offers an innovative way around that problem: a program that lets librarians saturate the school with a title that encourages middle school students to read for pleasure. As an added bonus, Read It Forward (RIF) creates learning opportunities that can be leveraged across the curriculum.
The program presented here is based on the author's experience with a community RIF project that was a collaborative effort among nine middle school librarians from schools with varying needs and socioeconomic levels. This thoroughly practical book takes librarians through the process step by step, offering specific examples of what worked and what didn't, then showing how the process can be extended to almost any book. The author also discusses other aspects of running a successful RIF program-such as getting buy-in from school administrators, the PTA, and department chairs-so that parents and teachers can collaborate in the experience.
Reviews / Votes
In its most basic manifestation, Read It Forward (RIF) is a joyous way to get students reading and thinking about books. An energetic and inspired librarian might turn it into the happening of the year. * School Library Journal * This how-to guide presents practical, no-frills advice. . . . This is a suitable resource for school librarians to use in brainstorming their own RIF experiences. * Booklist Online * This volume will inspire widespread reading for pleasure programming at any level, both in schools or other community groups. * ARBA *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
225 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59884-808-3 (9781598848083)
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Linda Kay is a middle school librarian at Ridgeview Middle School, Round Rock, TX.
Content
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1. Choose a Great Book
With Contributions from Len Bryan
Chapter 2. Obtain Buy-In
With Contributions from Lori Loranger
Chapter 3. Obtain Copies of the Book
With Contributions from Kate DiPronio
Chapter 4. Promote Excitement
With Contributions from Cecilia Fuentes
Chapter 5. Distribute Books
Chapter 6. Programming Ideas
With Contributions from Kate DiPronio
Chapter 7. Keeping Track
With Contributions from Laura Stiles
Chapter 8. Culminating Event
With Contributions from Lori Lockwood
Chapter 9. Year Two
Chapter 10. Year Three
With Contributions from Lori Loranger
Conclusion
Appendix: Annotated List
Index
Introduction
Chapter 1. Choose a Great Book
With Contributions from Len Bryan
Chapter 2. Obtain Buy-In
With Contributions from Lori Loranger
Chapter 3. Obtain Copies of the Book
With Contributions from Kate DiPronio
Chapter 4. Promote Excitement
With Contributions from Cecilia Fuentes
Chapter 5. Distribute Books
Chapter 6. Programming Ideas
With Contributions from Kate DiPronio
Chapter 7. Keeping Track
With Contributions from Laura Stiles
Chapter 8. Culminating Event
With Contributions from Lori Lockwood
Chapter 9. Year Two
Chapter 10. Year Three
With Contributions from Lori Loranger
Conclusion
Appendix: Annotated List
Index