Building a Culture of Literacy
Reading doesn’t just happen in one space. Different environments support different kinds of learning.
Providing young readers with access to books is v literacy and investing in reading materials, we can thinkers, and leaders. Together, these libraries: • Make reading more accessible • Offer variety (genres, levels, languages, texts, and • Foster independent learning and instruction • Support both academic and personal growth thr
School Library
Shared Resource Library
What It Is: Centralized library for the entire school. It’s the brain of the school, helping students access knowledge and grow their curiosity. Here, they learn how to find information and use it effectively. Why It Matters: • Wide range of books and resources (fiction, nonfiction, reference, media) • Often managed by a trained librarian/media specialist who can help students learn research skills • Supports school-wide curriculum with resources for all subjects and grades • Students check out books to read quietly during free time or as part of classroom activities
What It Is: A central place where teachers or staff share teaching materials—sets of text sets, curriculum books, etc. It’s a “teacher library.”
Why It Matters: • Teachers share specialized resources without needing to buy or store their own • Supports small-group instruction, interventions, or thematic units • Saves space and money and ensures consistency • Can be shared by the schools and borrowed by classrooms • Helps schools make the most of their materials by sharing them across grades and classrooms
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Reading remains the most efficient way by far to acquire and grow knowledge . . . Read a lot, learn a lot! —David and Meredith Liben, Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension
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Classroom Library
Home Library
What It Is: A mini-library in each classroom—this is the heart of the classroom, where children can access and self-select books at any time. Books are used to support learning or simply to build a love of reading. Why It Matters: • Easy, immediate access to books without leaving the classroom • Often tailored to student interests or the subjects being taught in that class • Promotes intentional and independent reading, helping to build a culture of literacy in the classroom • Books are chosen to help students build specific skills like fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and stamina • Serves as a literacy center where students can read to themselves or with a partner
What It Is: A personal collection of books kept in a home. It can be a small shelf in a bedroom or an entire room filled with books.
Why It Matters: • Reading at home is key to building habits and fluency • Allows for easy access to books and supports reading autonomy • Encourages choice reading—picking what you want to read, not just what you have to • Helps families be part of the literacy journey (great for bonding too)
Need help setting up or organizing one of these libraries? We’re ready to partner with you. Contact us at (800) 387-1437.
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