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Book Synopsishe summer reading program is the focal point of a children's librarian's year, requiring countless hours of preparation and nearly year-round promotion. Summer reading programs for teens and adults are also offered in many communities, adding to that workload and bringing together librarians from different departments to accomplish the required tasks. In a single volume, Successful Summer Reading Programs for All Ages: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides the tools necessary to put together successful summer reading programs for each of these different age groups. Key elements include: Sample program ideas forearly childhood, school-age, teen, and adult readers to suit any summer reading themeBest practices for promoting summer reading to the communityTroubleshooting for common difficulties associated with summer reading programsTips and tricks for using software programs to manage registration and track readers' progressPublic librarians serving children, teens, and/or adults wi
Trade ReviewWritten with staff in mind, this guide is like having your own summer reading programming mentor. Whether this is your first summer reading season or you are a seasoned pro, the field-tested tips, guides, and suggestions will prove invaluable as your program progresses. -- Lesley Mason, director, Caldwell County Public Library
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Summer Reading Basics Chapter 2. Developing a Summer Reading Program Chapter 3. Summer Reading Programs for Early Childhood (Ages 0 to 5) Chapter 4. Summer Reading Programs for School-Age Children (Ages 6–12) Chapter 5. Summer Reading Programs for Teens Chapter 6. Summer Reading Programs for Adults Chapter 7. Promoting Your Summer Reading Program Chapter 8. Evaluating Your Summer Reading Program Chapter 9. Solving Summer Reading Problems
