[ISLMA-Share] Making new book covers

Wed Mar 14 09:38:55 CDT 2018

I used to do this with students drawing the designs, but have not since I moved to a school with all new books.  These were my rules.

1. Select a book from the coverless books on the designated library bookshelves. Ask the library staff for help.

2. Check out the book.

3. Design a cover that relates to the title of the book or to the content of the book. You don’t have to read it.

4. Include the book title and author on the front cover. It would also be helpful if you could write the book title on the spine of the book, but not necessary.

5. You may use the paper provided by the library or you may use your own paper.

6. On the back of the book write “Cover art by _______________” and add your own name.

7. Bring your book back to the library by Monday, October 22.

8. Judging will take place the week of October 22.  All staff and students may vote.  There will be a Staff Choice Award as well as a Student Choice Award.  All entrants will receive a pen.  Winners will receive bookstore gift certificates.  All books will keep their new covers until the books are someday discarded from the library shelves.

Jennifer Bromann-Bender
Librarian
Lincoln-Way West High School
21701 S. Gougar Rd.
New Lenox, IL 60451
815-717-3551
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Many, many years ago I made new covers myself. That was a cut-and-paste project (literally). I can't wait to see what you can do with all the tools available now!

Barb Miller
Learning Resource Center Facilitator
Troy Community Consolidated School District 30C

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On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 9:05 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info<mailto:islma at list.railslibraries.info>> wrote:
I don't have an answer to your question, but I love the idea!  Would you be willing to post photos of some of the final products?

Amanda Kuzminski
Library Media Specialist
Orland Junior High School
Orland Park, IL
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On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 8:40 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info<mailto:islma at list.railslibraries.info>> wrote:

Hi collective brain!

I am weeding some books at my school, and of course, have come across some great titles with boring and outdated covers. Has anyone done a project with students where they created new covers for old books that was successful? I am thinking of having students re-create covers using an online program like Canva to make them look more professional. I would love any ideas or suggestions you have.

Thanks!

Megan

Megan Flaherty

Library Media Specialist & Tech Coach

Westview Hills Middle School

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