From Your Library

This is an easy bulletin board display for Read Across America month, or any other month! I created a big outline of all 50 states (I've done this by printing a banner that's the right size and taping it together, and by tracing a projected outline). This resource includes a suggested poster to go with the big map and both a middle school and high school map featuring 50 book covers (with a key) suggesting books set in every state. Also included is a Canva template link for the book cover map so

Use these resources to create a Read Across America display & reading challenge for students.

This is a detailed list of books for students in middle and high school set in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. I find I need this information from time to time for various displays and it's time-consuming to do searches for each state, so I put this list together and thought others may also find it useful. It does include a few classes, but also lots of books from 2023-present.

15 book talk slides perfect for 7th grade students (appropriate for any middle school grade). Created by a librarian for a quick mini lesson prior to checkout, but could be used by any middle school teacher encouraging students to choose a new book.

This professional development presentation can be shared with teachers to help them learn more about using AI tools. I presented to a mixed group of K-12 educators, all subject areas, all experience levels, and all staff left with a wealth of new knowledge and created materials they could use. Note: our district pays for Brisk; if yours does not, you may have to make edits to that section.

Print the cover page and use the list of YA titles on page 2 for an appealing display of #BookTok's favorite YA (young adult/teen) books. This was created for a high school library, and could be used in a public library or classroom setting. I have had a lot of students interested in this one!

Teaching students about source credibility can be tricky. This mini lesson was created by a librarian to introduce the idea of evaluating sources. It was done prior to state testing to address standards on the test. Teachers may then follow up with an activity or research project to reinforce the ideas.

This item includes 62 large business-card sized printable graphics to be displayed with matching YA books (ideal for middle & high school libraries). Each card lists the title & author of the book and a short blurb about why it's been banned/challenged. Books listed include Perks of Being a Wallflower, Speak, To Kill a Mockingbird and many more.

This is a lesson I taught 6th grade students who have email access for the first time. It covers the basics of email in about 20 minutes (more time needed if you want to walk through examples or have discussion about spam and phishing). It's simple and to-the-point, and could certainly be built upon with additional information.

Over 40 booktalks included! Perfect for 5th - 7th grade students. Created by a licensed librarian. Includes diverse choices in terms of reading level, genre and character/author identities. Mostly book trailers with a few text-based descriptions for outstanding books sprinkled in. Perfect for librarians and/or English teachers to promote a variety of books.

This is a list of over 70 YA (young adult) books with excellent opening sentences. This tool would be great for any librarian, teacher or book lover creating a bulletin board or other display, gathering books for an activity, or recommending books. I actually typed each line while looking at the book (instead of relying on another website like Goodreads), so I know they're accurate.

Use this Book Jar as passive programming in your middle school library or classroom, or just get some ideas about great books to recommend to your students, in different genres. Print each page on paper to match the corresponding color (I used Astrobrights), cut apart the titles and place them in a jar. The rules of The Book Jar are simple: pick a slip from the jar and, if you haven't read the book before, read at least 5-10 pages before you pick another slip (we want students to give the book

This is a set of 30 images that include one star Goodreads reviews for YA books to be used in a book display. I searched Goodreads for popular YA titles I have in my library collection and then created these graphics that can be printed and displayed on shelves or a bulletin board.

Updated for 2025! These YA book lists were created by a professional school librarian. They feature a wide range of topics, and every list includes diverse titles in terms of gender, race, religion, socio-economic status, disability, and more. They're ready to print and post or put in a binder or desk directory for easy reference. Lists included: Award WinnersHistorical FictionScience FictionDystopiaRead with Pride (LGBTQIA+)ClassicsRomanceRomantasyMysterious MonstersHorrorNarrative Nonfictio

This collection of slides features 20 book recommendations based on popular Halloween movies... and candy pairings! I have it playing with animations on the monitors in our library, but it could also be printed and put with a display, or you could just use it for ideas to make your own creation.

Download this scavenger hunt, and use the template link to make it your own! Get your library year off to a great start.

This is a quick lesson for middle school students to discuss when it is and is not appropriate to use AI, particularly when it comes to Math.

13 booktalks for 5th - 7th grade students. Created by a licensed librarian. Perfect for a quick and easy lesson. Includes diverse choices in terms of reading level, genre and character/author identities. Mostly book trailers with a few text-based descriptions for outstanding books sprinkled in. Perfect for librarians and/or English teachers to promote a variety of books.

Series of 9 Parts of Speech posters created as size 18x24, but can be printed smaller. Intended for middle school or high school classrooms.

A 3 minute book promotion video promoting cozy fall YA mysteries for every student's TBR pile.