You Probably Already Do this, but…

November 3, 2016

Every Thursday, you’ll get this short, fun, relevant newsletter. It will contain a quote or smile about the library and those who love it, an idea you can use to promote your library or reading in general, and an occasional shameless plug for the programs I offer. Enjoy!

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In this issue:

You Probably Already Do this, but…

Quotable!

Experiences are WAY Better!

All Aboard the Arctic Express!

You Probably Already Do this, but…

There are lots of websites and social media sites that can help you in your work as a media specialist. One that you probably already take part in is Pinterest. In addition to cake recipes and gardening tips, there are hundreds of media specialists sharing their great ideas about encouraging reading, getting the administrative part of the job done and THIS ONE about an easy to set up, low tech MAKER SPACE! Click here to check it out!

Quotable!

One of the best ways to help a child learn empathy is through great stories. I love this quote from Joyce Carol Oates.

“Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another’s skin, another’s voice, another’s soul.”

Joyce Carol Oates, American writer

Encouraging reading – from 45 Ideas in 45 Minutes – Encouraging Reading

10. Reward readers with EXPERIENCES, not just stuff. EX. Lunch in the Library, first checkout of new books, or allow a hold on a favorite series. People remember the things they DO and EXPERIENCE longer than they remember the STUFF that they get. So why not give your kids experiences! Going to a show, going first in line, being the first one to checkout a new book, having lunch with YOU – all these things man a lot more than a plastic rainbow colored Slinky shaped like a book!

All Aboard the Arctic Express!

There are still several open dates in December for this fun and educationally significant program! Arctic Express looks like a magic show that tells a story about a boy who loves trains, but it is really a reading assembly program that teaches your students about winter holidays that are celebrated around the world. Your students can join the hundreds of audiences who have experienced this one of a kind program. To find out more, click here to go to the website, or hit reply and say “Tell me more!”

Let me know how I can help! See you next week!

Encouraging kids to read, I am
Tommy Johns
Educational Entertainment Specialist

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