Engaging Reluctant Readers in Your Library

by SLJ
Jun 29, 2017 | Filed in Events & PD
Reaching all young readers can be challenging. Attend this webcast to explore ways to help increase interest in all YA and middle readers in your public or school library. You will hear from public and school librarians on how they reach their reluctant and struggling readers and how they work together to ensure every reader is engaged. View On Demand
Presented by: Thorndike Press, Library Journal & School Library Journal Event Date & Time: Wednesday, August 30th, 2017, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT Reaching all young readers can be challenging. Attend this live one-hour webcast to explore ways to help increase interest in all YA and middle readers in your public or school library. You will hear from public and school librarians on how they reach their reluctant and struggling readers and how they work together to ensure every reader is engaged. Large print will be an area of focus and a brief readers’ advisory of new titles will be shared.

Panelists

  • Sabine McAlpine, Strategic Account Manager, Thorndike Press
  • Sandra Carswell, Librarian, Copperas Cove Independent School District
  • Michelle Grice, Director of Materials Management, Gwinnett County Public Library
  • Mary Smith, Editorial Director, Thorndike Press

Moderator

  • Allison Denny, Librarian, Arlington Public Library
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