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How to Keep Kids of All Ages Reading This Summer
by Pat Wagner
Summer Reading programs are rolling; childrens' and youth librarians are working 23 hours a day to ensure they are successful. Given that some children and families might not have the time to sign up in formal programs (vacations, summer camp, and job can interfere), what else can library staff do — without much effort — to complement the existing summer reading extravaganza?
1. Create the idea that coming into the library on a regular basis means seeing something new each time, even it mean changing the three books displayed on the circ desk every day.
2. Always encourage people to take books from displays—with replacement books at the ready.
3. Post a map of the United States and feature winning books from other states' award contests, as well as books that feature those states in popular fiction — a way to tie in to summer vacations. Change the featured states each week. You can find the national award list at: http://www.standardcatalogs.com/lib_book_awards.htm
4. Hold an adult reader contest to vote on books they loved best as kids, in picture and chapter book categories.
5. Refresh your display of reference and study books to help with school success.
6. Display children's books that are popular with adults, so families can read them together.
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