Free Graphics
All our Book Pods, Curved Bookcases, Counter-tops and Table-toppers come supplied with 5 graphics to help you create a changing programme of reader-centred promotions. Designs can be used to appeal to different age groups. The images work for both boys and girls and every graphic can be used more than once – click on the image to see different suggestions.
Take a bite
- Take a bite is extremely versatile and works across the age groups in public and school libraries.
- Create a collection which offers younger readers books which present both fact and fiction in bite-sized chunks: books with short chapters, poetry and easily digested facts work well here.
- Make a display that offers the teenage borrower a chance to sample a new reading flavour. Be adventurous and creative – if they don’t like the taste, they can just bring it back and choose another. The library is the ideal place to take a chance on a book – and if we can encourage borrowers to do this while they are young, they may then grow up to be risk-taking adult readers.
Discover
- Use Discover to invite readers in both key stages 1 and 2 age groups to try something different.
- Make a collection of new books from first time authors.
- Try a selection of those thin poetry or narrative non-fiction books normally hidden on library shelves amongst larger books.
- Use Discover as a gateway to discovering something new about a familiar topic in science, history or geography. Go for the quirky titles, the unexpected choice and prioritise books with strong visual cover images.
Just chill
- Just chill works well with a collection specifically chosen for key stage 2 pupils. The aim is to promote reading as an activity for pleasure and relaxation at home rather than just a school-based skill.
- This graphic is ideal in public libraries for a display targeted at boys aged 8-11. Include quirky, small format narrative non-fiction, poetry and jokes as well as fiction. Audio books and dvds will offer an additional dimension while ensuring the whole promotion delivers a Just chill experience.
The book made me do it
- In a primary school library The book made me do it works well to flag a promotion for key stage 1 pupils and the combination of cute and naughty ‘speaks’ this age group. It signals that reading is about having fun – rather than the more serious image it has attracted in recent years.
- Use The book made me do it in public libraries to offer readers aged 4-7 something special for the school holidays. Choose new books with colourful covers and plenty of surprises. You could organise regular drop-in sessions for children and parents/carers where you promote additional new The book made me do it titles with readings, games, chat and refreshments.
Altered image
- This is a sophisticated image with appeal to an older teenage audience. Look for books on identity, first person narratives, history and psychology.
- Focus the display on art, photography and fashion – how we present ourselves.
- In public libraries, the display could include a range of adult titles as well as teenage books to create a bridge between these two distinct areas of stock and offer this group a way into the adult library.
