Most teachers keep classroom libraries or collections of print and e-books that are available for students to read alone or with a partner. Classroom libraries should reflect the diversity, interests, and abilities of our students. To keep them friendly for all users, they should be organized and labeled in a way that makes it easy for students to find and return books.
Get some tips on organizing your classroom library from the articles and videos here.
Setting up a diverse classroom library
Libraries
Creating a Classroom Library
Children’s Books
Diverse Classroom Libraries for K–6 Students
Books & Authors
The Diverse Bookshelf
Building Literacy Rich Environments
Developed by literacy researcher Dr. Susan Neuman for First Book.
Literacy Rich Classroom Library Checklist
Developed by literacy researcher Dr. Susan Neuman for First Book.
Classroom Library Questionnaire
Developed by Lee & Low Books.
Finding books
Books & Authors
Book Finder
Books & Authors
In Search of Free Books
Children’s Books
100 Children’s Authors and Illustrators Everyone Should Know
Children’s Books
Magazines Make a Big Impact in the Classroom
Children’s Books