At the beginning of every summer, we compile a guide all our best resources for surviving summer reading into a single comprehensive list. #BacktoSchool2020 is gearing up, and though there remains a lot of uncertainty of what's to come and what it will look like, we know that school will start in whatever new form it takes. So we've made a back to school guide with a list of resources, ideas, tips, and tricks to help you have a great school year — whether you're an educator, librarian, parent, or student — whatever your school year may look like.
Meet your new assistant, LibraryAware
- Libraries are a crucial part of the support system for learners, educators, and parents, now more than ever before. Ensure your community knows how to find educational support at your library with these three steps.
- Are you over Zoom? Check out our Grab and Go Arts & Crafts Kits, available in LibraryAware, and give the kids a break from screen time.
- If your school or library subscribes to LibraryAware, we have some ready-to-go templates for promoting back to school programs and materials. Search keywords like school, homework, or education.
Especially for educators
We designed these materials to help you help your young readers, no matter if they're looking for a book for school or want to find something great to read.
- Help readers see themselves reflected in the stories they read with diverse and #OwnVoices titles. We've also pulled together Diversity Resources to help you better serve your community.
- PBS Books is dedicated to connecting books with audiences by engaging them in unique experiences to spark their curiosity and encourage a life-long love of reading and learning. Access over 700 PBS Books Author Videos through NoveList Plus.
- NoveList has materials that support your schools' curriculum, conveniently gathered together on a single page. You'll want to bookmark this!
- Crack the code for finding just-right books to meet the needs of every reader.
- The Working with Youth page inside NoveList will help you sort through common reading questions, find books at the right age level, and more.
- The NoveList for schools and students YouTube playlist can help you brush up on finding what you need inside NoveList.
Stay relevant
Keep up your finger on the pulse and have resources at your fingertips for what your readers are reading.
- Rewatch the recording of our webinar Unlocking Pop Culture to Improve Your Readers' Advisory.
- Check out all of our resources on books and pop culture.
Anything else we can do or create to help you in your library or classroom? Let us know!
Molly Wyand is the Communications Specialist at NoveList. She is currently reading The Mothers by Brit Bennett.