Premiere Events: Library Programs That Inspire Elementary School Patrons

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Here is everything you need to plan, execute, and assess school library events. Aside from emphasizing the benefits of effective programs, the authors offer details on providing support services to enrich programming. Several examples of successful programs from across the nation provide the necessary inspiration to create your own imaginative and memorable events-events that motivate young students to fully take advantage of media center resources.

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Need ideas for school-wide, after-school or evening programs This is a detailed guide to help plan all types of events...These are tried and true ideas. They are solid and reliable...For a beginning teacher-librarian or public children's librarian, this title is almost like going to a conference workshop on programming.-Teacher Librarian
Whether one is a voice or a veteran at creating library-media programs, this well-organized volume will both motivate and educate its readers.-School Library Journal
"Whether one is a voice or a veteran at creating library-media programs, this well-organized volume will both motivate and educate its readers."-School Library Journal
"Need ideas for school-wide, after-school or evening programs This is a detailed guide to help plan all types of events...These are tried and true ideas. They are solid and reliable...For a beginning teacher-librarian or public children's librarian, this title is almost like going to a conference workshop on programming."-Teacher Librarian

Author Bio

PATRICIA POTTER WILSON is Associate Professor Emerita of School Library and Information Sciences at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Prior to her university position, she was a school teacher and library media specialist. An author of numerous articles and five books, she has also been recipient of several teaching and service awards. ROGER LESLIE is an author, editor, teacher, and library media specialist with 15 years of experience in public education.