Libraries Got Game Aligned Learning Through Modern Board Games

Libraries Got Game Aligned Learning Through Modern Board Games by Brian Mayer, published by the American Library Association in 2010, is an illustrated edition consisting of 134 pages. This book explores the integration of designer board games into educational settings, emphasizing their potential as valuable tools for enhancing learning across various age groups. The authors, both educator-librarians, draw on their expertise to provide insights into how these games can serve as curricular staples, moving beyond traditional educational games.

Readers will find practical guidance on initiating board game projects in school library media centers. The book includes direct links between board games and curriculum, suggestions for building a core collection suitable for different grade levels, and strategies for program development and implementation. It addresses how to promote the use of board games to educators and align them with state and national education standards, ultimately aiming to foster enhanced learning and social development through engaging activities.