Professional Development Books on Youth Services

This bibliography is a sampling of materials at the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICFL) that should be helpful to youth services and school librarians. ICFL adds new materials as they are available, so this list is by no means complete. Check the catalog for new or additional titles. Some of the subject headings you may wish to search include:

• Children - Books and reading
• Early childhood education
• Libraries and families
• School libraries - Collection development
• Storytelling
• Young adult literature
• Young adults - Books and reading

For information on borrowing these materials, call the Idaho Commission for Libraries at (208) 334-2150 or 1-800-458-4931 (within Idaho). You may also e-mail the Idaho Commission for Libraries at lending@libraries.idaho.gov.

Achieving School Readiness: Public Libraries and National Education.
ed. by Barbara Froling Immroth & Vicki Ash-Geisler. American Library Association, 1995. [027.625 ACHIEVI]
Addresses the five dimensions of school readiness and what public libraries can do to help set the foundation for success.

Babies in the Library.
by Jane Marino. Scarecrow, 2003. [027.62 MARINO]
Aimed at children's librarians who work with infants, toddlers, and their parents, this librarian-tested sourcebook provides activities for babies and toddlers.

Bare Bones Children's Services: Tips for Public Library Generalists.
by Anitra T. Steele. American Library Association, 2001. [027.62 STEELE] This latest installment in the Bare Bones series covers children's services, programming, and promotion of books and the library. It points out practical differences between children and adult library users.

Bare Bones: Young Adult Services Tips for Public Library Generalists.
by Mary K. Chelton. Public Library Association, 1993. [027.62 CHELTON]
Tips on serving young adults, including selecting materials, how to help with homework, and what to do about "hanging out." (See Directions for Library Service to Young Adults for a companion volume.)

Beginning with Books: Library Programming for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers.
by Nancy DeSalvo. Library Professional Publications, 1992. [027.625 DESALVO]
Includes sample programs and good lists of books, recordings, videos and toys to use. Also shows how to influence at-home reading, organize a community-wide TV Turn-off, and promote pre-reading activities in a variety of ways.

Best of Latino Heritage: A Guide to the Best Juvenile Books about Latino People and Cultures.
by Isabel Schon. Scarecrow, 2003. [016.98 SCHON]
Designed for librarians and teachers who are interested in exposing students to the cultures of Latino people through noteworthy books.

Beyond Storybooks: Young Children and the Shared Book Experience.
by Judith Pollard Slaughter. International Reading Association, 1993. [372.414 SLAUGHT]
Describes how shared book experiences can lead to learning across the curriculum. Includes teaching tips, book recommendations, ideas for classroom organization, theme units, and more.

Bibliotherapy with Young People: Librarians and Mental Health Professionals Working Together.
by Beth Doll & Carol Doll. Libraries Unlimited, 1997. [615.8516 DOLL]
Defines bibliotherapy, discusses how librarians and mental health professionals can work together, and how to put together a bibliotherapy program.

Big Book of Stories, Songs, and Sing-Alongs: Programs for Babies, Toddlers, and Families.
by Beth Maddigan. Libraries Unlimited, 2003. [027.62 MADDIGA]
Programming ideas for children from 6 months through age three. Unlike other children's programming guides, this one takes a literature-based approach, offering a mix of stimulating activities that center around books and give children a head start on literacy.

Books, Babies, and Libraries: Serving Infants, Toddlers, Their Parents & Caregivers.
by Ellin Greene. American Library Association, 1991. [027.625 GREENE]
Covers the library's current role in early childhood development, emergent literacy, and parent education. Includes information on planning, implementing and evaluating library services.

Booksharing: 101 Programs to Use with Preschoolers.
by Margaret Read MacDonald. Library Professional Publications, 1988. [027.52 MACDONA]
A practical resource for step-by-step preschool programs, including books to use, songs, finger plays, action rhymes, and suggestions for crafts or poetry.

Booktalk! 4: Selections from the Booktalker for all Ages and Audiences.
ed. by Joni Richards Bodart. H. W. Wilson, 1992. [021.7 BODART]
Booktalk! 5: More Booktalks for all Ages and Audiences.
ed. by Joni Bodart-Talbot. H. W. Wilson, 1993. [021.7 BODART]
Bodart is the expert on booktalks, and these volumes have tips for successful booktalks plus short samples.

Booktalker's Bible: How to Talk about the Books You Love to Any Audience.
by Chapple Langemack. Libraries Unlimited, 2003. [028.55 LANGEMA]
This lively and light-hearted guide provides all the information you need to create a smashing booktalk program. Hundreds of sample booktalks, reproducible forms, and booktalk booklists for a wide variety of audiences.

Booktalking Across the Curriculum: The Middle Years.
by Nancy J. Keane. Libraries Unlimited, 2002. [028.55 KEANE]
Contains more than 160 booktalks and 330 book suggestions. Organized by subject areas, this is a valuable resource for book selection that is designed to fit curricular studies.

Booktalks and More: Motivation Teens to Read.
by Lucy Schall. Libraries Unlimited, 2003. [028.55 SCHALL]

Bridges to Literacy: Children, Families, and Schools.
ed. by David K. Dickinson. Blackwell, 1994. [649.68 BRIDGES]
Provides information in literacy theory and intervention programs. Describes preschool and home experiences that can affect literacy development; school- and library-based programs that work with children and programs for parents.

Bridging the Gap: Young Adult Services in the Library.
Young Adult Services Council, Missouri Library Association, 1992. [027.626 BRIDGIN]
A good "nuts and bolts" manual for YA services. An attractive format and basic ideas for building a foundation of materials, services and programs make this a good resource for YA librarians.

Bulletin Board Power: Bridges to Lifelong Learning.
by Karen Hawthorne and Jane E. Gibson. Libraries Unlimited, 2002. [028.9 HAWTHOR]
Step-by-step instructions for creating 72 three-dimensional bulletin boards.

Bulletin Boards and Displays: Good Ideas for Librarians and Teachers.
by Gayle Skaggs. McFarland, 1993. [027.8 SKAGGS]
Creative borders, lettering ideas and catchy slogans augment the simple ideas for lively bulletin boards and displays. Displays are do-able for those who are only moderately artistic.

Children Achieving: Best Practices in Early Literacy.
ed. by Susan B. Neuman and Kathleen A. Roskos. International Reading Association, 1998. [372.6 CHILDRE]
Each chapter identifies and discusses a critical issue in early literacy.

Children and Libraries: Getting It Right.
by Virginia A. Walter. American Library Association, 2001. [027.625 WALTER C]

ChildView: Evaluating and Reviewing Materials for Children.
by Claire England & Adele M. Fasick. Libraries Unlimited, 1987. [028.5 ENGLAND]
A how to guide to writing book reviews, including criteria that reviewers use. Also includes a helpful chapter on children's cognitive development.

Collection Management for Youth: Responding to the Needs of Learners.
by Sandra Hughes-Hassell & Jacqueline C. Mancall. American Library Association, 2005. [025.2 HUGHES]
Based on Information Power, this guide looks at both print and electronic information sources to help school librarians develop and manage collections. Includes eleven field-tested tools to encourage collaboration and help put the concepts to work.

The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, Practices, and Information Sources.
by Phyllis Van Orden. Libraries Unlimited, 1995. [025.21878 VAN ORD]
Although this is geared toward a school media center, it has good ideas for selection, weeding, and evaluating the collection. A useful appendix includes selection tools, suppliers, agencies and associations.

Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos.
by Pam Schiller. Gryphon House, 2003. [372.6 SCHILLE]
Over 2,000 ideas and activities for toddlers and twos. Includes activities and experiences to enrich language skills, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.

Connecting Boys with Books: What Libraries Can Do.
by Michael Sullivan. American Library Association, 2003. [028.55 SULLIVA]
Tools that librarians and educators need to overcome cultural and developmental challenges, stereotyping, and the lack of role models that can program boys out of the library.

Connecting Fathers, Children, and Reading: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians.
by Sara Willoughby-Herb. Neal-Schuman, 2002. [305.8 WILLOUG]

Connecting Young Adults and Libraries: a How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians.
by Patrick Jones. 2nd ed. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1992. [025.56 JONES]
Covers all aspects of marketing, including connecting with other institutions and agencies, and issues such as privacy, censorship, behavior and developmental stages.

Count on Reading: Tips for Planning Reading Motivation Programs, Handbook.
comp. & ed. by Susan D. Ballard, American Association of School Librarians, 1997. [027.8222 COUNT O]
Contains examples of efforts to bring communities together to promote literacy.

Culturally Diverse Library Collections for Children.
by Herman L. Totten & Risa W. Brown. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1994. [028.52 TOTTEN]
An annotated booklist of multicultural titles for children.

Directions for Library Service to Young Adults.
2nd ed. American Library Association, 1993. [027.62 YOUNG A]
Philosophical discussion about service to young adults. Basic information for those struggling to decide how YA services fit in their library.

Encountering Children's Literature: an arts approach.
by Jane M. Gangi. Pearson, 2004. [809.89282 GANGI]

Excellence in Library Services to Young Adults: The Nation's Top Programs.
ed. by Mary K. Chelton. 2nd ed. American Library Association, 1997. [027.626 EXCELLE 1997]

52 Programs for Preschoolers: The Librarian's Year-Round Planner.
by Diane Briggs. American Library Association, 1997. [027.6251 BRIGGS]
Also includes publicity announcements, songs, flannelboard and finger puppet patterns, fingerplays and action rhymes, and simple craft activities.

57 Games to Play in the Library or Classroom..
by Carol K. Lee & Fay Edwards. Alleyside, 1997. [027.625 LEE]

For Reading Out Loud! A Guide to Sharing Books with Children.
by Margaret Mary Kimmel & Elizabeth Segel. Delacorte Press, 1983. [028.5 KIMMEL]
Practical tips on reading aloud to young children, as well as over 300 annotated titles with suggested listening levels.

Fostering the Love of Reading: The Affective Domain in Reading Education.
ed. by Eugene H. Cramer & Marietta Castle. International Reading Association, 1994. [372.41 FOSTERI]
A collection of articles that address reading motivation. Discusses the critical role teachers and others play in helping children develop into motivated, active, engaged readers.

From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Books.
by Kathleen T. Horning. HarperCollins, 1997. [028.5 HORNING]
An up-to-date look at some of the best examples of children's literature today. Includes advice on writing book reviews.

Getting Men Involved: Strategies for Early Childhood Programs.
by James A. Levine, Dennis T. Murphy & Sherrill Wilson. Scholastic, 1993. [372.21 LEVINE]
Creating a father-friendly environment, recruiting men to your program, operating a fathers' program, sustaining male involvement, and a list of books for children that show fathers in a positive light are topics covered in this book.

Gotcha Again!: More Nonfiction Booktalks to Get Kids Excited About Reading.
by Kathleen A. Baxter. Libraries Unlimited, 2002. [028.162 BAXTER]

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading: For Ravenous and Reluctant Readers Alike.
by Esme Raji Codell. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2003. [028.55 CODELL]
An indispensable resource that will empower even the busiest parents and most unengaged children to include literature in their lives. Includes activities, ideas, and inspiration for exploring everything in the world through books.

Including Families of Children With Special Needs: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians.
by Sandra Feinberg, et al. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1999. [027.663 INCLUDI]

Information is Empowering: Developing Public Library Services for Youth at Risk.
by Stan Weisner. 2nd ed. Bay Area Library and Information System, 1992. [027.62 WEISNER]
Offers public librarians ideas and techniques to better serve teenagers in their communities.

Intergenerational Programming: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians.
by Rhea Joyce Rubin. Neal-Schuman Publishers. 1993. [027.6 RUBIN]
Includes the basics of planning and evaluating, as well as program models and ideas for year-long programming.

Keeping Kids Reading: How to Raise Avid Readers in the Video Age.
by Mary Leonhardt. Crown, 1996. [649.59 LEONHAR]
Provides information on how to instill the love of reading in your children -- no matter what their present level -- and how to nurture that love throughout their lives.

Lapsit Services for the Very Young Child: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians.
by Linda L. Ernst. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1995. [027.625 ERNST]
Lapsit Services for the Very Young II.
by Linda L. Ernst. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2001. [027.62 ERNST]
These two books contains ideas for planning, preparing, and publicity, and illustrates sample programs for babies, toddlers and their care givers.

Latchkey Children in the Library & Community: Issues, Strategies, and Programs.
by Frances Smardo Dowd. Oryx Press, 1991. [027.625 DOWD]
Case studies of latchkey programs and recommendations for future library service make this useful for librarians. The issue is also put into a broader perspective with studies of latchkey children and their parents. Suggestions for community resource groups, parents, schools, and employers make it clear that the solution to latchkey children is a collaborative effort.

Latchkey Children in the Public Library: A Position Paper.
Public Library Association & Association for Library Service to Children, 1988. [027.625 LATCHKE]
Policy elements, programs and procedures, as well as putting the latchkey situation in a community perspective, will help clarify and address this issue for public libraries.

Leading Kids to Books Through Crafts.
by Caroline Feller Bauer. American Library Association, 2000. [027.62 BAUER]

Leading Kids to Books Through Magic.
by Caroline Feller Bauer. American Library Association, 1997. [027.625 BAUER]

Leading Kids to Books Through Puppets.
by Caroline Feller Bauer. American Library Association, 1997. [027.625 BAUER]
Simple magic tricks that are related to books. The tricks are short and easy to learn and would be a good introduction to booktalks or other presentations.

Learning Environments for Young Children: Rethinking Library Spaces and Services.
by Sandra Feinberg, et al. American Library Association, 1998. [027.625 FEINBER]

The Librarian's Complete Guide to Involving Parents Through Children's Literature: Grades K-6.
by Anthony D. Fredericks. Libraries Unlimited, 1997. [028.5 FREDERI]
Activities presented in reproducible format so children and parents can take them home. Each activity sheet includes a book summary, discussion questions, and a list of projects for children to do with their parents. Features more than 100 titles of quality children's literature.

Library Display Ideas.
by Linda Campbell Franklin. McFarland, 1980. [025.52 FRANKLI]
This book has black line-drawings and is dated, but may give ideas for those who are gifted in this area. Contents include ideas for 3-D displays, month-by-month ideas and sample displays for reading encouragement.

Library Displays Handbook.
by Mark Schaeffer. H. W. Wilson, 1991. [021.7 SCHAEFF]
Includes skills, ideas, sources, and a yearly calendar of display items.

Library Head Start to Literacy: The Resource Notebook for the Library-Museum-Head Start Partnership.
by Virginia H. Mathews. Center for the Book, 1999(?). [027.62 MATHEWS]

Library Programming for Families with Young Children.
by Sue McCleaf Nespeca. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1994. [027.625 NESPECA]
A complete how-to guide for planning storytime programs for the whole family. Includes fully developed sample programs and bibliographies of resource books for activities such as poetry, music, flannel boards, and fingerplays.

Library Service for Families.
by Marguerite Baechtold & Eleanor Ruth McKinney. Library Professional Publications, 1983. [025.5 BAECHTO]
Information on nontraditional families. Highlights include family library trends and programming library activities for families.

Library Services to Youth of Hispanic Heritage.
ed. by Barbara Immroth and Kathleen de la Peña McCook. [027.63 IMMROTH]

Library Story Hour from A to Z: Ready-to-Use Alphabet Activities for Young Learners.
by Ellen K. Hasbrouck. Center for Applied Research in Education, 1998. [421.1 HASBROU]
Engaging story hour activities to help school and public librarians spark young children's love of books and reading as they learn each letter of the alphabet and letter-sound relationships.

Literate Beginnings: Programs for Babies and Toddlers.
by Debby Ann Jeffery. American Library Association, 1995. [027.625 JEFFERY]
Fifty-two complete programs for babies and toddlers, as well as basic information for successful programming, make this a valuable tool. Excellent indexes and a clear, concise layout.

Managing Children's Services in the Public Library.
by Adele M. Fasick. 2nd ed. Libraries Unlimited, 1998. [027.625 FASICK]
Deals with all aspects of management, not just youth services staff. Basic information on personnel, programs, services, and less common information on communication, preparing annual reports and budgets, and dealing with common emergencies. The depth and breadth of information presented, along with a useful index, make this a valuable resource for anyone who manages a youth services department.

Managing Library Outreach Programs: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians.
by Marcia Trotta. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1993. [027.4 TROTTA ]
Sections on reaching out to new parents, day cares, teachers' in-service, homework centers, mall storytimes, and doctors' office collections. Other highlights include how to develop volunteers and other partners.

The Manley Art of Librarianship.
by Will Manley. McFarland, 1993. [020 MANLEY]
The chapter on Youth Services includes "16 warning signs that a children's librarian may be reverting to childhood" and "10 sure signs that a YA librarian is trying to be hip." A must-read for those who have lost their sense of humor.

More Authors and Illustrators Through the Year: Ready-To-Use Literature Activities for Grades K-3.
by David J. Fiday. Center for Applied Research in Education, 1992. [027.8 FIDAY]
Projects geared toward school activities. Includes list of authors' birthdays and their books.

More Books Kids Will Sit Still For: A Read-Aloud Guide.
by Judy Freeman. R. R. Bowker, 1995. [028.52 FREEMAN 1995]
Information on reading aloud, booktalking, creative dramatics, storytelling, and using poetry and nonfiction books. Annotated bibliographies for preschool through grade 6 arranged by age and genre. Well indexed.

More Exciting, Funny, Scary, Short, Different, and Sad Books Kids Like About Animals, Science, Sports, Families, Songs, and Other Things.
ed. by Frances Laverne Carroll & Mary Meacham. American Library Association, 1992. [028.52 CARROLL]
Annotated bibliography of children's books, most published since 1983. Topics reflect the way children often phrase their requests for books. Second through fifth grade.

More Keep 'Em Reading Bulletin Boards: Year-Round Designs for the Library and Classroom.
Illustrated by Stan Tusan. 2003. Upstart Books, [371.3356 TUSAN]
More easy-to-use reading-promotional bulletin boards to use every day, seasonally, and for special occasions. For grades PK-8.

More Rip-Roaring Reads for Reluctant Teen Readers.
by Betty DeBruyne Ammon. Libraries Unlimited, 1999. [028.5 AMMON 1999]

Mother Goose Comes First.
by Lois Winkel & Sue Kimmel. Holt, 1990. [028.52 WINKEL]
A practical guide to picture books, cassettes, and records, organized by genre, themes, and program resources for music and activities. Annotated with age levels.

Mother Goose Time: Library Programs for Babies and Their Caregivers.
by Jane Marino & Dorothy F. Houlihan. H. W. Wilson, 1992. [027.625 MARINO]
How to plan and produce library programs for infants and their caregivers; includes rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.

The New Press Guide to Multicultural Resources for Young Readers,
ed. by Daphne Muse. New Press, 1997. [028.5 NEW PRE]
A comprehensive guide to multicultural children's literature, featuring over 1,000 critical book reviews.

Off the Wall: The Art of Book Display.
by Alan Heath. Libraries Unlimited, 1987. [022.9 HEATH]
Usable and practical ideas for displays. Includes 3-D displays, displays to make with children, and holiday and thematic displays.

On Display: 25 Themes to Promote Reading.
by Gayle Skaggs. McFarland, 1999. [027.8 SKAGGS 1999]

Output Measures for Public Library Service to Children: A Manual of Standardized Procedures: Part of the Public Library Development Program.
by Virginia A. Walter. Association for Library Service to Children and Public Library Association, American Library Association, 1992. [027.625 WALTER]
Need to evaluate services or programs to see if they are "hitting the mark?" This book shows you what statistics to collect and how to collect them.

Picture Books for Children.
by Patricia J. Cianciolo. 4th ed. American Library Association, 1997. [ISL 028.52 CIANCIO 1997]
Provides expert guidance for selecting children's books. The author is a professor of children's literature who has personally evaluated each of the books cited.

Primary Sources in the Library: A Collaboration Guide for Library Media Specialists.
by Mary J. Johnson. Linworth, 2003. [027.8222 JOHNSON]
Guides and encourages library media specialists to apply digital skills to the development of primary source collections and curriculum.

Principles of Children's Services in Public Libraries.
by Mae Benne. American Library Association, 1991. [027.625 BENNE]
A classic in background and theory, this book contains basic knowledge in all areas, from collection development to management and facilities. Also includes a chapter on children's services in rural library systems.

Programming for Librarians: A How-To-Do-It Manual.
by Barbara J. Brown. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1992. [021.2 BROWN]
Community analysis and programming for all ages including "intergenerational programming." Focuses more on theory and background than on actual programs, but is a good idea starter and basic reference for programming.

Programming for Serving Children with Special Needs.
Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association, 1994. [027.6 PROGRAM ]
Practical tips for dealing with children with special needs.

Programming for Young Children: Birth through Age Five.
Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association, 1996. [027.625 PROGRAM]
Deals more extensively with philosophy and basics of serving this population. A good basis for program development.

Promoting Reading with Reading Programs: A How-To-Do-It Manual.
by Robin Works. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1992. [027.625 WORKS]
Theme-based program ideas, bibliography, and patterns.

Public Library Youth Services: A Public Policy Approach.
by Holly G. Willett. Ablex Publishing Company, 1995. [027.626 WILLETT]
Helpful information including chapters on alternatives for youth services and practical advice for providing quality service while dealing with an uncertain or unsupportive political environment.

Raising a Reader: Make Your Child a Reader for Life.
by Paul Kropp. Doubleday, 1996. [649.58 KROPP]
How to read aloud with your child from birth through the teenage years. Also lists of over 300 "must have" books you and your child can enjoy.

Read for the Fun of It: Active Programming with Books for Children.
by Caroline Feller Bauer. H. W. Wilson, 1991. [027.625 BAUER]
Many practical ideas for presenting literature-based programs to children of all ages.

Read to Me: Raising Kids Who Love to Read.
by Bernice E. Cullinan. Scholastic, 1992. [649.58 CULLINA]
A good guide to reading with lots of tips for busy parents. Includes "surefire hits" for preschoolers through 12 years.

Reading Activities & Resources That Work.
by Phyllis J. Perry. Highsmith Press, 1997. [372.41 PERRY]
Contains cross-curricular keys that will stimulate and develop reading skills. Focus is on elementary-age children.

The Reading Connection: Bringing Parents, Teachers, and Librarians Together.
by Elizabeth Knowles & Martha Smith. Libraries Unlimited, 1997. [372.41 KNOWLES]
Information on establishing a book club for the school community.

Ready-to-Go Storytimes: Fingerplays, Scripts, Patterns, Music, and More.
by Gail Benton and Trisha Waichulaitis. Neal-Schuman, 2003. [027.6251 BENTON]
Fun-filled, interactive thirty-minute storytime programs complete with all handouts, scripts, activity suggestions, and accompanying CD.

Ready-to-Use Library Skills Games: Reproducible Activities for Building Location and Literature Skills.
by Ruth V. Snoddon. Center for Applied Research in Education, 1987. [025.56 SNODDON]
If you teach library skills to groups of children (including home schoolers), these are useful activities to reinforce instruction.

Running a Parent/Child Workshop: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians.
by Sandra Feinberg & Kathleen Deere. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1995. [027.6251 FEINBER]
Ideas and guidelines for family literacy. Topics include how to run the workshop and sample programs.

School Wide Book Events: How to Make Them Happen.
by Virginia Lawrence Ray. Libraries Unlimited, 2003. [027.8 RAY]

Serving Families and Children Through Partnerships: A How-To-Do-It Manual.
by Sandra Feinberg & Sari Feldman. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1996. [027.6 FEINBER]
Topics include coalition building, building family support services, funding basics, and evaluating.

Serving Homeschooled Teans and Their Parents.
by Maureen T. Lerch. Libraries Unlimited, 2004. [027.6 LERCH]

Serving Latino Communities: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians.
by Camila Aliere & Orlando Archibeque. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1998. [027.63 ALIRE]

Serving the Difficult Customer: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Library Staff.
by Kitty Smith. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1994. [025.5 SMITH]
Practical advice for dealing with different types of customers (e.g., know-it-alls, complainers, passive-aggressive). Includes a brief section on latchkey children.

Sharing Books with Young Children.
ed. by James Thomas & Marilyn Vaughan. T. S. Denison, 1982. [028.5 SHARING]
Features programs with activities developed around specific picture books, suitable for ages 3-9.

Sizzling Summer Reading Programs for Young Adults.
by Katharine L. Kan. American Library Association, 1998. [027.626 KAN]
Winning ideas that will surprise teens who think the library is dullsville. Includes information on incentives, thematic programs, novelties, participation, and teens with special needs.

Snowballs in the Bookdrop: Talking it Over with Your Library's Community.
by Will Manley. Library Professional Publications, 1982. [027.473 MANLEY]
Humorous insights on library public relations, including a section on children's services.

Starting Out Right: A Guide to Promoting Children's Reading Success.
ed. by M. Susan Burns, et al. National Academy Press, 1999. [372.1 STARTIN]
A must for parents, teachers, and child care providers. Specific recommendations from America's leading researchers on how to help children become successful readers.

Story Hour: 55 Preschool Programs for Public Libraries.
by Jeri Kladder. McFarland, 1995. [027.6251 KLADDER]
An easy-to-use format divided into themes for specific programs. Each program has annotated bibliographies of stories, ideas for fingerplays, poetry, songs, media, and activities. Not a stand-alone book, since activities are referenced rather than included.

Storytelling: Process and Practice.
by Norma J. Livo & Sandra A. Rietz. Libraries Unlimited, 1987. [372.64 LIVO]
Covers every aspect of storytelling. While geared more to a school setting, there is a wealth of information for all aspects of the art of storytelling.

Storytelling with Puppets.
by Connie Champlin. 2nd ed. American Library Association, 1998. [372.64 CHAMPLI]
The basics of puppetry, including the roles of puppets, types of puppets and stories, and various stages and theaters.

Storytime Action!
by Jennifer Bromann. Neal-Schuman, 2003. [027.6251 BROMANN]
Excellent resource guide to making picture books interactive.

Storytime Companion: Learning Games & Activities for Schools and Libraries.
by Carol K. Lee and Janet Langford. Alleyside Press, 1998. [372.4 LEE]
Includes a creative selection of easy-to-do story starters, games, and writing activities.

The Storytime Sourcebook: A Compendium of Ideas and Resources for Storytellers.
by Carolyn Cullum. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1990. [028.52 CULLUM] One hundred sample story hour sessions developed around specific subjects. Includes suggested books, filmstrips, films, and activities, such as fingerplays, crafts, games, and songs. Suitable for preschool through primary.

Summer Reading Clubs: Complete Plans for 50 Theme-Based Library Programs.
by Martha Seif Simpson. McFarland, 1992. [027.62 SIMPSON]
Ideas for decorating, activities and books that may spark creative ideas to tie-in with Idaho's summer reading program or used for other programming.

Talk About Books!: A Guide for Book Clubs, Literature Circles, and Discussion Groups, Grades 4-8.
by Elizabeth Knowles. Libraries Unlimited, 2003. [372.41 KNOWLES]
Featuring 15 titles, this book offers discussion topics and activity ideas for elementary and middle school book discussion groups. Many activities tie into curriculum.

Teen Genreflecting: A Guide to Reading Interests.
by Diana Tixer Herald. 2nd ed. Libraries Unlimited, 2003. [016.813 HERALD]
Organizes and describes more than 1,500 fiction titles by genre, subgenre, and theme.

Teen Spaces: The Step-by-Step Library Makeover.
by Kimberly Bolan Taney. American Library Association, 2003. [022.3 TANEY]
How to create a new space or make over an existing space just for teens. Ideas for turning an ordinary room into an inviting teen hangout or activity room with little time and money.

Teens and Libraries: Getting It Right.
by Virginia A. Walter. American Library Association, 2003. [027.626 WALTER T]

This Way to Books.
by Caroline Feller Bauer. H. W. Wilson, 1983. [028.5 BAUER]

3-D Displays for Libraries, Schools and Media Centers.
by Earlene Green Evans and Muriel Miller Branch. McFarland, 2003. [371.3356 EVANS]
Nineteen theme-based , three-dimensional designs to help inspire and direct learning for fifth through ninth graders.

25 Latino Craft Projects.
by Ana-Elba Pavon and Diana Borrego. American Library Association, 2003. [027.625 PAVON]
This easy-to-use book presents opportunities to reach out to all populations with engaging programs and activities throughout the year. Includes 75 detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions for making a variety of craft projects.

Using Children's Books in Preschool Settings: A How-To-Do-It Manual.
by Steven Herb & Sara Willoughby-Herb. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1994. [372.4 HERB]

Using Children's Books in Reading/Language Arts Programs: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Library Applications.
by Diane D. Canavan & LaVonne Hayes Sanborn. Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1992. [028.5 CANAVAN] A practical, usable aid to locating children's books illustrating reading, language, and literary instructional concepts for K-8. Useful for both traditional and holistic reading programs.

The Whole Library Handbook 3: Current Data, Professional Advice, and Curiosa about Libraries and Library Services.
by George Eberhart. American Library Association, 2000. [020.973 EBERHAR]
An almanac of all types of library information, including helpful information for youth services librarians.

Young Adults and Public Libraries: A Handbook of Materials and Services.
ed. by Mary Anne Nichols & C. Allen Nichols. Greenwood Press, 1998. [027.626 YOUNG A]

Youth Cybrarian's Guide to Developing Instructional Curriculum-Related, summer reading, and recreational programs.
by Lisa Champelli. Neal-Schuman, 2002. [027.625 CHAMPEL]

Youth Services Librarians are Managers: A How-To Guide from Budgeting to Personnel.
ed. by Kathleen Staerkel, et al. American Library Association, 1995. [025.19 YOUTH S]
A good overview for managing youth services. Includes planning, budgeting, grantsmanship, policies and procedures, services, programs, and evaluation.

 

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Educational Traveling Displays

The Read to Me program circulates two educational traveling displays to Idaho libraries and community organizations. The displays generally circulate for up to two weeks and we allow a week on each end for delivery. Funding from the Library Services and Technology Act makes it possible to ship the display to and from locations in Idaho without fees at the local level. The displays have been very popular and advanced booking is strongly recommended if you have a special event where you'd like to feature a display.

Please contact Nancy Reese for information on availability and to reserve any of the displays. Phone: (208) 334-2150; Fax: (208) 334-4016; or mail to 325 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83702.

Additional information:

• Building Bridges: Books that Bring Us Together Display
• Great Books for Young Children Display

Contact Stephanie Bailey-White
Contact Peggy McClendon