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From the Publisher: Read-i-cide n: The systematic killing of the love of reading, often exacerbated by the inane, mind-numbing practices found in schools. Reading is dying in our schools. Educators are familiar with many of the factors that have contributed to the decline-poverty, second-language issues, and the ever-expanding choices of electronic entertainment. In this provocative new book, Kelly Gallagher suggests, however, that it is time to recognize...
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A celebration of children, families, and reading held annually since 1996, Children's Day/Book Day (known as Día) emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This collection presents the best of fifteen years of Día programming ideas.
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Reading Matters provides evidence that can be used to justify the establishment, maintenance, and growth of pleasure reading collections, both fiction and nonfiction, and of readers' advisory services. The authors assert that reading should be woven into the majority of library activities: reference, collection building, provision of leisure materials, readers' advisory services, storytelling and story time programs, adult literacy programs, and more....
13) Read, rhyme, and romp: early literacy skills and activities for librarians, teachers, and parents
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"Read, Rhyme, and Romp: Early Literacy Skills and Activities for Librarians, Teachers, and Parents explores the six basic pre-literacy skills that experts agree are necessary for a young child to be ready to learn to read. Special sections within each chapter are dedicated to the specific needs of preschool teachers, parents, and librarians, making the content relevant to different settings. Recommended book lists, personal anecdotes, and literacy-rich...
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With children's schedules packed more than ever, offering high-quality programming will help parents see the library as an essential part of the children's education. Shaia has integrated books, music, and projects around popular themes and series books, divided into three grade levels, and shows you how to revitalize your children's department.
16) Out of this world library programs: using speculative fiction to promote reading and launch learning
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Focusing on the most compelling-and in many cases the most accessible-titles across this vast area of imaginative fantasy and science fiction literature and media, this book showcases instructional methods to build on existing interest in these genres and to cultivate creative and critical thinking. Presents ways for librarians connect to young patrons with enriching and entertaining workshop ideas; models deep engagement with reading and texts, focusing...
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