Gigi McAllister

Indoor Walks

Gigi McAlister discovered that using indoor walks is a way to help students engage in their learning and strengthen their learning community through conversations.

Reclaiming Space: Weeding to Grow a Healthy Library

Books, like gardens, need to be tended to regularly for the whole library to thrive. Gigi McAllister gives tips for anyone in the weeding process for their school or classroom library.

Fostering Reading Lives in the Library

Gigi McAllister fosters engaged reading lives through goal-setting in the library. She shares ways we can encourage all readers to have robust reading lives.

Early Writing Opportunities in the Library

Gigi McAllister shares informal writing opportunities for students in the school library. Informal and engaging writing activities where students have lots of choice and encouragement make them feel empowered as writers, help them generalize the writing skills they are learning in the classroom, and create joyful writing experiences. 

Making the Most Out of Teacher-Librarian Partnerships

Strong librarian-teacher partnerships are a win-win! Gigi McAllister shares how they provide extra support for students and create reinvigorating and fulfilling experiences for colleagues.

Classroom Library Elements in School Library Design

Gigi McAllister uses classroom library ideas to create a school library that is comfortable and full of student ownership.

Uplifting Student Talk

What Happens When Everyone Has a Different Answer?