Successful Library Displays (PDF Book)

Description

New updated edition!

This resource is ideal for school or public libraries looking to boost engagement with minimal prep. Here's what makes it a standout:

What's Inside the PDF Book

• Quick and easy display templates: Designed for busy librarians, these displays are visually appealing and simple to set up.

• Extensive themed booklists: Curated around events, genres, and social topics to help you stock displays with relevant titles.

• Supporting activities: Includes crafts, quizzes, and discussion prompts to deepen engagement.

• Event-based inspiration: Covers over 50 annual eventsfrom World Book Day to Talk Like a Pirate Day - with tailored display ideas.

• General display themes: Includes evergreen ideas like Fantasy, Film of the Book, Ghost Stories and Black Lives Matter.

• Web links and event suggestions: Offers related websites and ideas for author visits, competitions, and themed days.

Events Covered

The book aligns with a wide range of cultural, literary, and awareness events, such as:

• Literary & Educational: World Book Day, Shakespeare's Birthday, Roald Dahl Day, Mathematics Day

• Social Justice & Awareness: Holocaust Memorial Day, World Mental Health Week, Black Lives Matter

• Seasonal & Cultural: Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, Eid, Halloween, Valentine's Day

• Fun & Quirky: Talk Like a Pirate Day, Crufts Dog Show, April Fool's Day

Comments

"An excellent resource. Extremely useful."

The School Librarian

"Brilliant display ideas €“ an excellent publication."

Geoff Dubber, School Library Association

"An excellent publication that takes all the hard work out of creating inspiring and topical school library displays. The accompanying website allows you to access weblinks directly and download the booklists which can then be edited to suit your purpose and library stock."

Linda M Dawes, The King's School, Grantham

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