September brings an extra Tuesday, which means you get a bonus episode! In this short and practical episode, I’m sharing quick wins to help your students pick out the just-right book for right now. Whether you’re planning your very first library visit of the year or heading back for another round, these strategies will make sure students walk out with a book they actually want to read, not one that ends up forgotten in their backpack.

From setting the tone before you go, to teaching students the “right now” question, to normalizing abandoning books, these simple tips build confidence, independence, and momentum for your readers. 

Get ready for simple, actionable strategies to help your students leave the library with books they can’t wait to open.

Read more in the show notes. 

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Resources you may find helpful:

• Finding Just Right Books
• Independent Reading Challenges

Related episodes and blog posts: 

• Helping Students Find Just Right Books
• Finding Just Right Books: How to Stretch them without Frustration
• How to Keep the Reading Momentum Alive Beyond the First Month

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