This tutorial is inspired by library educator Pernille Ripp, who shares practical ways to help children find books that work for them. Instead of choosing books for children, librarians can help them develop the confidence and skills to browse, explore, make choices, change their minds, and even stop reading a book that does not interest them. By giving children ownership of their choices, librarians can nurture independence and a stronger reading identity.
Keywords: Book Selection, Reader Choice, Reading Independence, Reading Identity, Book Discovery, Reader Engagement, Student Choice, Library Spaces, Reading Habits, Reluctant Readers, Reader Confidence, Book Browsing, Reading Preferences, Self-Directed Reading, Reading Joy