REACHING IN, REACHING OUT:

READING MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN

Upbeat, FUN song!

Slides 1-5 (frames via animoto) (Added information slide at beginning) Library/reading graphic “Children come to the library for all sorts

of reasons” Crafting picture “Crafts, projects, and assignments” Another picture – crafting? Students

doing homework at library?

Slides 6-10 “But are librarians forgetting

something?” Picture “Remember why libraries were

established way back when?” –rephrased for clarity

Book/library picture “Let’s get back to the basics with

BOOKS!”

Slides 11-15 Bookworm picture? More pictures of reading/books?

Montage? “Whether its for storytimes together” Picture of storytime at library “Or alone at home”

Slides 16-20 Picture of child reading “Reading opens up a whole new world

for both children and adults!” Storytime reading Main point: “Librarians: read the books

on the shelves!!”

Slides 21-25 “So you can know what to recommend!” Book picture “Children are looking for something to

SPARK their interest!” More book pictures “YOU can spread the love of reading!”

Slides 26-30 Picture of librarians with children “Need to know what is popular” More pictures “What each different child will enjoy” Picture of parents/child browsing shelves

Slides 31-35 “And for that you need to venture out

into the shelves of your own library!” Picture of library shelves “And READ READ READ!” Pictures reading

Slides 36-40 “By knowing the material, librarians can

find that PERFECT book” Book picture “for each and every child” Librarian with children Books can cross boundaries and defy

culture. (took off unnecessary information)

Slides 41-45 “So, the next time you are at your

library, pick a book off the shelf” Picture of librarian reading “And READ!!” Ending picture of children leaving library

Works cited Make sure slides don’t go too fast Make sure background is peppy and fun

– as a children’s department might look