Books ROCK! Contest

 

Books Rock! Contest

• Planning:

• Decide the length of time the contest will take place

• Decide rock requirements

• Must it include specific elements?

• Must both sides be included in the contest?

• Where will students be required to turn in their completed rocks?

• Promotion:

• Produce flyers with information on the turn-in date, date of judging, requirements for the rock painting entries, and prizes for winners

• Request time to announce the contest on the morning/afternoon announcements

• Discuss the contest and its requirements with students during their scheduled library time

• Preparations:

• Create and produce flyers

• Select a team of judges

• Acquire prizes (either using budget money or through donations)

• If using a budget, select items to purchase and create a PO to be submitted

• If requesting donations, reach out to volunteers or PTO for donations

• Determine the needed amount of rocks for students who participate in the contest

• Purchase or obtain donated rocks 

• Paint a rock to match a character or scene from a picture book that will be read to students. 

• Procedure

• Begin promoting the contest by announcing that the library will host a Books Rock! contest. 

• Place flyers for patrons to take in an accessible location in the library

• Supply homeroom teachers with fliers for their students to take home

• Read a preselected picture book to students. 

• After reading the book, show students the painted rock you created depicting a character from the book (or a scene from the book). 

• Share with students information about the Books Rock! contest, including the requirements for entering the contest

• Share information on how the rocks will be judged and what the winner's prize(s) will be 

• Pass out materials to students who are interested in participating in the contest

• Payoff

• More students will be drawn into the library

• Provides a creative outlet for students who might not participate in other school activities 

• Promotes a positive relationship between library personnel and students

• Promotes a positive relationship between library personnel and staff