In The AI Toolkit for Librarians, I shared how we kicked off Read Across America week with a high-energy library event we called Reading Rocks. This page is designed as an extension of that story. Here you can experience the fun for yourself by listening to the songs our students created with the AI app Suno and by exploring how a little silliness can spark big learning moments.

Check out our songs with this link.

Key Moments from the Event

These are just a few highlights that brought the day to life:

  • AI Ethics. The activity opened space to discuss the controversy around AI music and why many musicians are upset about how their work is used.

  • Thunderstruck Jam. Students entered to AC/DC blasting as we played plastic guitars and laughed together.

  • Rock Props. Wigs, glasses, and photo props made the moment unforgettable.

  • Sticky Note Sparks. Every student added a personal reason why reading mattered to them.

  • Instant Songs. Suno turned their ideas into full songs in seconds, leaving everyone amazed.

What We Learned

Our use of Suno with our Reading Rocks event helped make the experience unforgettable. By mixing music, laughter, and AI tools, we helped students:

  • See reading as fun and personal.

  • Learn how AI can transform simple ideas into creative outputs.

  • Strengthen AI literacy skills in an authentic, engaging way.