Gina Krohn: Glenfield PS
Labels for books - simply wrap and add the genre and the barcode.
Print on card and add a firm strip to act as a bookmark/place holder.
Helena acknowledges the inspiration for her display comes from WA TL Michelle G and the fabulous ideas on her Instagram page.
The wooden cubby comes from Kmart (approx $200), and has been a sound investment, used as a gingerbread house for reading Christmas fairytales, a haberdashery shop referencing Norton & the Bear and has lots of other possibilities.
This PowerPoint has pictures of some amazing children's libraries from around the world. I'm using it to hopefully produce some wonder, but then to discuss what is important about a library - bling or books. Not that you can't have both, but with our budgets...
There is inescapable value in celebrating Library Lovers Day in the information age because it underpins a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and a growth mindset. Research institutions confirm that scientists, doctors, and lawyers read more than the average individual because their jobs require continuous learning. Without libraries, the world would not even have screenwriters, storyboard artists, or many groundbreaking discoveries.Â