Custom Classroom Libraries

The Reading Engagement Challenge in Today’s Classrooms

Reading for pleasure plays a measurable role in literacy success, but student engagement is declining:

  • Only 14% of 13-year-olds read for fun almost every day, down 13 points since 2012.
  • Students who read for fun score significantly higher in reading achievement than peers who rarely read.
  • Nearly 30% of US schools have no full- or part-time librarian, limiting student access to books.

For many students, classroom libraries have become the most consistent place to find books they choose to read. District leaders face increasing demands for balancing equity, time, and budget constraints.

A Custom Classroom Library Approach Designed for Districts

Follett Content Custom Classroom Libraries help districts address this challenge with intention.

Custom Classroom Libraries help districts address equity, time, and budget challenges with curated collections tailored to local needs. Each library provides access to high-quality, relevant titles while remaining practical and cost-effective to implement.

Our Classroom Specialists work closely with district leaders to create collections that align with instructional goals and student needs and make the most of available funding.

Built for Scale. Designed with Care.

Custom Classroom Libraries provide flexibility without sacrificing consistency, tailored to each district’s unique needs in content, budget, and literacy initiatives.

  • Customized by grade, school, or instructional focus
  • Adapts collections based on district direction
  • Curates titles to align with unique district needs

A Practical Path to Equitable Reading Access

District leaders are balancing time, budget, and equity considerations. Custom Classroom Libraries provide a clear, scalable way to ensure every classroom has access to books students want to read, supporting engagement and learning without adding complexity to educators’ workdays.

Classroom Services That Support Every Library

Follett Content delivers the tools and services to help you meet all your classroom needs, including:

  • Property labels
  • Classroom labels
  • Barcoding
  • Packaging and delivery
  • Storage bins and carts

Connect with our Classroom Specialists to begin designing a custom classroom library solution for your district and school needs.

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Free Classroom Library Curation

We will help you create fully customized classroom libraries, designed to meet the unique needs of your classrooms. 

Follett Content was a great partner in finding titles that met our needs in terms of content and readability. Additionally, they helped us find appropriate titles within the budget we had for the project. Whenever we had a concern about a title – whether it be content, readability, or cost – our sales representative quickly contacted the Classroom Curation Team to find us an immediate, suitable solution.

– C. Nilsen, Dean of the Grades K-12 Social Science Curriculum

Customized Curation

Our skilled team of teachers and librarians will help you select the best titles for your collection based on your unique criteria. 

Labels and Barcoding

Stay organized and compliant with tracking requirements by using our labeling and barcoding services, which will enable you to streamline your inventory management process with ease.

Distribution Service

Our customizable packing, sorting, and delivery services can help simplify your process, ensuring that every title lands right where it belongs. 

Storage Solutions

We offer storage bins and carts that allow easy transport and organization of your classroom library.

Kitting

Elevate the home/school connection with our kitting services, which bundle together books for students to take to and from school.
 

Shelf-Ready Books

Books arrive to your school truly ready for the shelves, configured to your exact specifications. 
 

Track Funding with Ease

MARC records, traditionally known in the library, are valuable in reporting funding sources. We can provide information to help address any future audits.

Follett Classroom Libraries were delivered to our distribution center before being delivered to the classroom. The texts were organized by classroom, and labels were provided for the texts.

– Mellissa Douglas, NBCT Dean Curriculum Elementary Literacy, Rockford Public Schools

Let us help you maximize your classroom library’s potential!

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