Trying to convince our students to read can be tricky. We have to compete with the many activities and distractions that take up time in their lives. Sharing the research about why reading is good for them and tips on how to get back into reading can be one way to assist this process. There is plenty of research and information around the benefits of reading, how to select a good book, or make reading a habit, but we need it in easily digestible formats with which students can engage. So, I’ve started to create a range of graphics that do just that – capture the information and present it in easy-to-understand formats. The first graphic I created and shared was on the benefits of reading. This second post in the series features a graphic on how to find a good book.
How to find a good book
Do you, like me, struggle to convince students to read? Especially teenagers. In my library lessons, I like to share with them tips on how to browse and how to find a good book, using the resources available to them in the library. This includes using the catalogue and library staff for searching and recommendations, as well as browsing book lists, reading from familiar genres and finding other books by favourite authors. Peer recommendations can also be a powerful way to find a good book.
The graphic
I’ve created a graphic on how to find a good book.
This graphic is available in both a green background and white background format.
How to use the graphics
There are lots of ways you can use these graphics. You could print as posters to put up around the library or school or give to teachers to put up in their classroom. The graphics can be added to a presentation, bookmark or shared on social media. You are free to use, edit and share the graphics so long as they are not sold for commercial purposes.
How to access the graphics
You can download the graphics below to use in their original format, in both png and pdf format. PDFs are great for printing, while pngs are suitable for adding to presentations or sharing on social media.
You can also access the editable graphics on Canva. These links will allow you to completely edit the graphics, change the font and colours, add your school branding or change which tip you want to highlight. Make them your own.