Posts tagged with school libraries

There are rich themes in the non-fiction and first book finalists in 2021's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

Secrets are at the heart of the junior and young adult fiction finalists in 2021's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).

A glorious array of picture books are finalists in the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).

Today, Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the most diverse nations on Earth. But how can we ensure our school library collections reflect the diversity of our school communities?

Themed book displays are a great way to showcase your school library collection, entice visitors, encourage new borrowing, and increase your own staff’s knowledge of your collection.

20 February is the World Day of Social Justice. So here are some ideas about addressing social justice through your library, including links to resources for teaching about social justice, book lists for young readers and more..

Reading matters, and we need to raise awareness of what it means to be a reader in our rapidly changing, digital world.

National Poetry Day on 21 August is the perfect opportunity to add a dose of poetry to our lives, through either reading or writing, and to give a boost to our sense of wellbeing at the same time.

Take a closer look at the finalists for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA) Russell Clark Award for Illustration.

A vibrant bunch of books are finalists for the Best First Book Award. New authors and illustrators have created beautiful, thoughtful, fun books for kids.

Catch up on some of the ideas and resources we shared in our webinars during Alert Levels 3 and 4 lockdown that are just as relevant right now.

The Picture Book Award finalists in the 2020 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).

Why reading for pleasure is so important for teens (and all ages) and some strategies educators can use to support and encourage teenagers to read.

Read key findings from our 2019 nationwide survey of school libraries and download the report.

Keeping kids reading over the summer holidays is important to avoid a summer slide in achievement. This year's Super Smash Reading Challenge brings together reading and cricket and is a great way to inspire kids to keep reading over the summer.

There was so much to learn and experience at SLANZA's 2019 Regional Conference — New Zealand Wars, why libraries matter, rethinking your library services. Here's a round-up, with a link to presentations.

Thinking about your 2020 school library budget? Here are some handy tips for working out, and advocating for, the funding you need to support your readers and learners.

Calling all NZ school and school library staff! The closing date for 2019 school library survey has been extended to 1 September to give you more time to add your voice! Read how the survey data helps support your work.

Read about our guest author, school librarian Crissi Blair's experience of being a judge and convenor for the 2019 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.