With a deluge of electronic conveniences and cable channels well into the hundreds, it's no wonder that many people aren't sitting down with a good old-fashioned book more often. Motivational speaker and lifelong reader Pat Williams is changing all of that, in this energetic boo…
"This insightful book reviews the current research on literacy programming, examines the latest standards for strengthening reading skills, and provides educators, families, and caregivers methods for building successful reading habits in and out of the classroom"--
"This insightful book reviews the current research on literacy programming, examines the latest standards for strengthening reading skills, and provides educators, families, and caregivers methods for building successful reading habits in and out of the classroom"--
Presents an annotated listing of fiction and nonfiction titles published from 1998 through 2001 that are appropriate for use in kindergarten through sixth-grade classrooms, each with bibliographic information, age level, a summary, a booktalk, curriculum connections, and list of…
Encourage elementary and middle school readers to read quality titles pertaining to subjects from across the curriculum. This guide features recently published (1998-2001) fiction and nonfiction titles that are either award winners, written by award-winning authors, positively r…
Offers over fifty ideas to promote young adult reading, including such theme programs as crime scene investigation, poetry workshops, readings combined with field trips, and cross-cultural events featuring henna tattooing and food.
Summer reading programs are a staple in libraries nationwide and provide a valuable service: keeping teens productive and occupied when they are no longer busy in school. Producing creative programs at the library can be challenging when faced with this easily distracted teen de…
Provides innovative ways to use riddles to make reading fun and teach library skills, including puppetry, bookmaking, bulletin boards, and games.
Provides innovative ways to use riddles to make reading fun and teach library skills, including puppetry, bookmaking, bulletin boards, and games.