Back to School 2026 Table of Contents

What can you look forward to in the Back to School issue of Library Bright Ideas? We've got quick tips for:

• Storing Kindergarten Play Doh

• A Graphic Novel Speech Bubble Scavenger Hunt

• Making Library Cards from Index Cards

• Welcome to the Library Letters for your incoming kindergarten and first grade students

We've got in-depth articles about:

• Lighting Up Reading with a Glow Party

• Connecting through Countries with interactive learning stations

• Semester-Long Projects (STEM, novel studies, and museum-style exhibits)

• Implementing library stations successfully

• Connecting with families at open house

• Building mouse houses after reading The Mouse and the Motorcycle

• 4th and 5th Grade Chapter Book Tasting

• How to Host the Best Author Visit

• Using Google Choice Slides to share library resources

• Back to School Scavenger Hunts

• Navigating Library Lessons for Student Engagement

We'll provide all the details you need to make next school year the best ever in your school library!

Check back here in June for our cover reveal!