Connections ESC Region 11 Fall Library Conference 2024

Promoting a positive reading culture with frequent reading contests is necessary to build a thriving library program. Promoting reading contests (not tied to grades or quizzes) improves literacy skills, fosters community engagement, provides opportunities for student recognition, supports different learning styles, and encourages the exploration of diverse literature.  Whether you create your own contests or have access to an online reading platform, the results are the same.  In this session, the audience will learn how to create your own reading contests using tech tools like Canva, Google Slides, with a bit of AI AND see the magic of Beanstack, our preferred district wide reading program, in creating book contests.  You will leave with a surplus of templates that can be efficiently adapted to your campus needs.