- Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/24396) - []() - []() - []() # Back to School: Your 2020 Guide We've made a back to school guide with a list of resources, ideas, tips, and tricks to help you have a great school year — whatever your school year may look like. ![BS guide blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/B2S-2020-guide-blog-image-780.jpg) 3 August 2020 At the beginning of every summer, we compile a guide all our best resources for surviving summer reading into a single comprehensive list. #BacktoSchool2020 is gearing up, and though there remains a lot of uncertainty of what's to come and what it will look like, we know that school will start in whatever new form it takes. So we've made a back to school guide with a list of resources, ideas, tips, and tricks to help you have a great school year — whether you're an educator, librarian, parent, or student — whatever your school year may look like. ### Meet your new assistant, LibraryAware - Libraries are a crucial part of the support system for learners, educators, and parents, now more than ever before. Ensure your community knows how to find educational support at your library with these [three steps](/blogs/novelist/message-your-library-must-send-students-and-teachers-year-were-here-you "The message your library must send to students and teachers this year is… we’re here for you. "). - Are you *over* Zoom? Check out our **Grab and Go Arts & Crafts Kits**, available in [LibraryAware](/novelist/products/libraryaware-1 "LibraryAware"), and give the kids a break from screen time. - If your school or library subscribes to [LibraryAware](/novelist/products/libraryaware-1 "LibraryAware"), we have some ready-to-go templates for promoting back to school programs and materials. Search keywords like **school**, **homework**, or **education**. ### Especially for educators We designed these materials to help you help your young readers, no matter if they're looking for a book for school or want to find something great to read. - Help readers see themselves reflected in the stories they read with diverse and #OwnVoices titles. We've also pulled together [Diversity Resources](/blogs/novelist/diversity-resources "Diversity Resources") to help you better serve your community. - PBS Books is dedicated to connecting books with audiences by engaging them in unique experiences to spark their curiosity and encourage a life-long love of reading and learning. [Access over 700 PBS Books Author Videos through NoveList Plus](https://www.ebscohost.com/novelist-the-latest/blog-article/access-pbs-books-author-videos-through-novelist-plus). - NoveList has materials that [support your schools' curriculum](/novelist/idea-center/educate/curriculum-support), conveniently gathered together on a single page. You'll want to bookmark this! - Crack the code for finding just-right books to meet the needs of every reader. - The Working with Youth page inside NoveList will help you sort through common reading questions, find books at the right age level, and more. - The [NoveList for schools and students YouTube playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmB3tN1AGPiiLbxd-6x4VJTyIPrLYgJb5) can help you brush up on finding what you need inside NoveList. ### Stay relevant Keep up your finger on the pulse and have resources at your fingertips for what your readers are reading. - Rewatch the recording of our webinar [Unlocking Pop Culture to Improve Your Readers' Advisory](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyN3vc_UTUIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyN3vc_UTUI). - Check out all of our [resources on books and pop culture](/novelist/idea-center/educate/books-popular-culture). Anything else we can do or create to help you in your library or classroom? [Let us know](mailto:NoveListCommunications@ebsco.com?subject=%23BacktoSchool2020)! --- Molly Wyand is the Communications Specialist at NoveList. She is currently reading *The Mothers* by Brit Bennett. Category: [Articles ](/blogs/novelist/category/articles) Tags: [KidLit](/blogs/novelist/tag/kidlit) - Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/24396) - []() - []() - []()