Display

It is important to develop a regularly changing programme of displays in the library to maintain interest and excitement. Posters promoting books and reading are available from many suppliers including:

• National Literacy Trust
• Publishers
• Commercial suppliers

Schools should encourage the use of the library as a showcase for children’s work, e.g. classes take responsibility for library displays on a termly basis.

Displays can also be linked to particular promotions of books and resources.   These could be linked to current issues or events, like the release of a film of a book, the publication of a sequel, the announcement of the new Children’s Laureate.   T hey could be related to a curriculum area of study or a celebration in the school, like an international evening, healthy schools activity or Black History Month. They could link to a national celebrated day, for example World Book Day or Poetry Month (list of these available from Booktrust www.booktrust.org.uk)

It is worth having a good supply of display material in the library including perspex book display stands and boxes so that effective promotion can be achieved with minimal effort.

Ideas for creating a school environment that supports reading

• Foyer displays of library and books
• Cross curricular displays
• Use of assemblies
• Use the library for English and literacy lessons
• Write articles for newspaper
• Staff reading to pupils
• Create expressions page for school website
• Author / illustrator visits
• Library newsletter
• Comfortable area in library
• Pupils ‘top 10’ for year groups