The Book and Beyond: An educator’s guide contains a collection of powerful, relevant and critical prompts for approaching books and book chats, helping teachers and librarians:

• explore children's and young adult literature and the reading experience
• captivate and develop student imagination, spark curiosity and inquiry
• increase their understanding of the world and the human experience
• create a personal connection with a book — the story and the physical object
• engage them with reading and writing.

To find out more about engaging students with reading visit the National Library Services to Schools website.