Chapter 5 Organize an outstanding Classroom Library By Routman Blog 5-Kathey Tate

The classroom library should be equipped and organized according to teachers' and students' needs and interests. The classroom library is a literacy necessity. It is integral to successful teaching and learning. Students will become thriving and engaging readers with a well organized classroom library. The most effective reading programs are generally supported by large classroom libraries. Students achieve better on standardized tests according to the better classroom libraries. Books contribute more strongly to reading achievement than computer software. Children read a great deal more when they have easy access to books,  well -designed books, organized, ample classroom libraries that provide the easiest access for students. The classroom library should include lots of books, students' favorite authors, students' favorite book titles, students' interests, and lots of
 non-fiction books. This chapter has given me some great ideas on improving my classroom library.
I like the idea of the top ten book list on page 72.