Books by Margaret K. Merga

Drawing on recent research, this book explores the connection between libraries, literacy, reading engagement and wellbeing, providing powerful advocacy support for school library professionals seeking to illustrate the role they play in supporting students' literacy learning and wellbeing.

Identifies evidence-backed and easy-to-implement strategies for encouraging young people to read, and helps you to position your library as an indispensable resource for supporting reading.¿ Considers strategies for countering the biggest barriers to reading as identified by young people ¿ Explains how to most effectively implement common strategies to support reading engagement at your school, such as implementing sustained silent reading, having conversations about books, and reading aloud to older children¿ Offers strategies for promoting awareness of the ongoing value of reading and for teaching parents and teachers to encourage reading beyond the point of independent reading skill acquisition¿ Moves away from generalizations that reinforce gender stereotypes and stereotypes about tweens and teens related to their technology use and skills¿ Highlights the importance of access to books and provides evidence for the role of libraries as reading-supportive spaces