In this library life episode, Chrissie is sharing ideas from her library leaders program with fifth graders.

10 ways for library leaders to boost agency and book joy in the library:

1. Shelf sheriffs
2. Shelf talkers
3. Shelf shout-outs
4. Author chats
5. Window art
6. Kid librarian of the week
7. Quote of the week
8. Display curation
9. Author visit art
10. Shelf talker refresh (questionable books)

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• On the Chrissie Writes Substack: 
  • All about library leaders (application, sample slides, etc.)
  • The shelf talkers in Chrissie's library
  • Getting started with Kid Librarian of the Week
• Author Rachel Michelle Wilson's website

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