Strategies to Re-Engage Students and Foster a Culture of Reading

Holly Hoggarth

I am a high school English Language Arts teacher and librarian in Denver, Colorado, with 18 years of experience in education. I hold an M.A. in English from Colorado State University and an M.A. in Learning Design & Technology from the University of Colorado, Denver. I am deeply invested in teaching research and media literacy to young people, as I believe these skills are essential for navigating the complexities of today’s world and will serve them throughout their lives. I also find great joy in connecting students to books they love and characters they relate to, knowing that these connections can spark a lifelong passion for reading.

Shoshannah Turgel

I’m a full-time Teacher Librarian in Boulder, Colorado, with 17 years of experience in the field. Prior to this role, I worked as a Research and Access Services Librarian at New York University. I hold an M.A. in Library and Information Sciences from Long Island University and an M.A. in World History from NYU. I believe that reading fiction and nonfiction texts is the cornerstone of cross-curricular success. By fostering a love for reading and supporting critical thinking skills, we better equip students for success in all subjects and throughout their lives.

Who should take this course

This course is geared toward K-12 school library staff and educators.

This is an on-demand course with a recorded live presentation.

Expected time commitment

This is a 1-hour session with additional resources to review at your own pace. You'll earn 1 hour of PD credit and a School Library Journal certificate of completion.

On-demand access

You will have access to all course materials for 6 months from your enrollment date.

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