1. REACHING IN, REACHING OUT: READING MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN Upbeat, FUN song!

2. Slides 1-5 (frames via animoto)  (Added information slide at beginning)  Library/reading graphic  “Children come to the library for all sorts of reasons”  Crafting picture  “Crafts, projects, and assignments”  Another picture – crafting? Students doing homework at library?

3. Slides 6-10  “But are librarians forgetting something?”  Picture  “Remember why libraries were established way back when?” –rephrased for clarity  Book/library picture  “Let’s get back to the basics with BOOKS!”

4. Slides 11-15  Bookworm picture?  More pictures of reading/books? Montage?  “Whether its for storytimes together”  Picture of storytime at library  “Or alone at home”

5. Slides 16-20  Picture of child reading  “Reading opens up a whole new world for both children and adults!”  Storytime reading  Main point: “Librarians: read the books on the shelves!!”

6. Slides 21-25  “So you can know what to recommend!”  Book picture  “Children are looking for something to SPARK their interest!”  More book pictures  “YOU can spread the love of reading!”

7. Slides 26-30  Picture of librarians with children  “Need to know what is popular”  More pictures  “What each different child will enjoy”  Picture of parents/child browsing shelves

8. Slides 31-35  “And for that you need to venture out into the shelves of your own library!”  Picture of library shelves  “And READ READ READ!”  Pictures reading

9. Slides 36-40  “By knowing the material, librarians can find that PERFECT book”  Book picture  “for each and every child”  Librarian with children  Books can cross boundaries and defy culture. (took off unnecessary information)

10. Slides 41-45  “So, the next time you are at your library, pick a book off the shelf”  Picture of librarian reading  “And READ!!”  Ending picture of children leaving library

11.  Works cited  Make sure slides don’t go too fast  Make sure background is peppy and fun – as a children’s department might look