How can a librarian effectively promote literacy among students?

Promoting literacy among students can be significantly enhanced by offering after-school reading programs. Such programs create additional opportunities for students to engage with literature in an informal setting, allowing them to explore their interests, discuss books with peers, and receive guidance from librarians or teachers. This can foster a love for reading, encourage independent exploration of new genres, and improve comprehension skills.

After-school programs can also meet diverse needs by offering varied reading materials and activities, such as storytime sessions, reading clubs, or author visits. These initiatives stimulate a reading culture and often provide students with resources and support that can motivate them to read more frequently and develop a lifelong habit of reading.

The other options do not effectively promote literacy. Limiting book access restricts students' opportunities to explore and find joy in reading, while focusing solely on assigned reading can diminish students' interest by neglecting their personal preferences. Conducting regular assessments, while important for tracking progress, does not directly promote literacy in an engaging way like after-school programs do.