Early Literacy Project is a program by PLA. Research has shown that public libraries are perfectly positioned to positively impact children’s readiness to read. Librarians can slightly alter their story times, incorporating information for parents and caregivers. The improvement in literacy skills covers all income levels, so all public libraries should be doing this. The site offers information on the research, brochures, background, and more.
I will be posting more on this subject in the future as I look for library sites that recommend materials to use in the new storytime formats.
Month: July 2005
Reading Survey
Author Susan Taylor Brown offers a Survey – What Does Reading Mean to You? on her website. She is looking for thoughts to include in a book. You can contribute your answers to her five questions. I found the experience to be very worthwhile, since I got to really think about why I read and what it means in my life.
See YA Around
See YA Around offers programming ideas for teens. From craft programs to lock-ins to food and poetry slams, this site offers it all. There are additional sections on Teen Read Week and Teen Summer Reading, forms and handouts for teens, and resources. This is the place to go if you are a librarian who works with teens and you need some new ideas.
Children's Literature Network
The Children’s Literature Network offers all sorts of information “for adults who are passionate about encouraging kids to read.” Sections include authors/illustrators, new books, reading lists, and a collection of related websites. The organization and website are focused on serving the Upper Midwest, but much of the information is universal.
Barefoot Books
Barefoot Books offers a wonderful site for their books. You can look through sections with names like Family Hearth, Teachers’ Tent, Artists’ Cafe and Storytellers’ Caravan. The site also offers activities for many of their books in pdf format.
Charles de Lint
Charles de Lint Home Page has a basic style but offers lots of quality information on this fantasy author. It has information on De Lint’s newest works, a mailing list, contact information, forthcoming publications, appearances, FAQ, biography, awards, reviews, and much more!
Waking Brain Cells 