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Overview
Libraries offer many programs and services for children, but sometimes caregivers are left out of the equation, especially once children start school. Nevertheless, parents and caregivers are an integral part of literacy development, and libraries are a great place for them to witness modeling practices and participate in engaging family programs that encourage early literacy.
Mary Schreiber combines personal experience and professional research with the programming expertise of youth librarians from across the country in this guide for libraries looking to make an even greater impact on the level of literacy attained by the children they serve.
In Partnering with Parents, readers will find a wealth of information on how to talk to caregivers about the different stages of a child's reading life, what books to recommend to excite both caregivers and children about reading, and ways to encourage parent and caregiver participation in library programming, with additional information on working with and providing programming for diverse families. Whether you are a veteran in the profession or brand new to working with families, you will find something in this book that will help you to make your library a more integral part of the education community.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781440863929 |
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| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publication date: | 04/01/2019 |
| Pages: | 224 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.47(d) |
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
Chapter 1 Helping Parents Get It Right from the Beginning 1
Fundamentals of Early Literacy 1
Collection Development and Merchandising: Young Child 4
Reaching Families with Young Children 12
Building Your Readers Advisory Toolbox 18
Chapter 2 Apps, Blocks, Cartoons … What Is a Parent to Do? 19
Play in the Library 19
Technology in the Library 21
Collection Development and Merchandising: Play 23
Programs That Promote Family Play 27
Building Your Readers Advisory Toolbox 36
Chapter 3 Flow Do I Teach My Child to Read? 39
When to Start 39
The Challenges of Leveling Books 40
Collection Development and Merchandising: From Pre-Reader to Reader 42
Programs and Services for the Beginning Reader 52
Building Your Readers Advisory Toolbox 61
Chapter 4 Supporting Parents of Developing Readers 63
When Reading is Not Happening as Expected 64
Working with Developing Reader Families 65
Collection Development and Merchandising: Alternate Formats 67
Programs to Support Developing Readers 71
Building Your Readers Advisory Toolbox 75
Chapter 5 My Child Isn't a Reader-Now What? 77
The Apathetic Reader 77
Empowering the Reader 78
Collection Development and Merchandising: High-Interest formats 81
Inviting Parents into Library Programs 87
Building Your Readers Advisory Toolbox 98
Chapter 6 Parents of School Age Children, the Library Is Still Here for You! 101
How to Gee Parent? on Board for Enjoyable Reading 101
Readers Advisory Straight from the Stacks 103
Collection Development and Merchandising: School Age 104
Family Programs for School Age Kids 109
Building Your Readers Advisory Toolbox 120
Chapter 7 Does the Library Offer Anything for My Family? 123
Public Libraries Are for Everyone 123
The Inclusive School Library 124
Collection Development and Merchandising: Diversity 125
Community-Focused Programming 130
Building Your Readers Advisory Toolbox 146
Chapter 8 A Parent's Job Is Never Done 149
Independent Reader + Parent Reader - Book Conversations 149
Collection Development and Merchandising: Genres 150
Connecting with Parents 154
Building Your Readers Advisory Toolbox 163
Epilogue Partnering with Parents' Putting It into Action 167
Programming with Parents in Mind 167
Readers Advisory for the Librarian 168
Your Action Plan 168
Happy Reading! 169
Appendix A Baby and Me Plan: Every Child Ready to Read, Part 2, Cuyahoga County Public Library 171
Appendix B Large Print Order October 2017, Cuyahoga County Public Library 173
Appendix C Book Buddies Sample Plan, Cuyahoga County Public Library 177
Appendix D Family Graphic Novel Book Group, Little White Duck 4th-5th Grade Discussion Questions, Multnomah County Library 179
Appendix E Predicting the 2018 Caldecott Winner, Dayton Metro Library 183
Appendix F 50 Book Challenge, Euclid Public Library 187
Appendix G Adapted Story time, Cuyahoga County Public Library 195
Appendix H Winter Reading Challenge, San Mateo County Libraries 197
Index 203
What People are Saying About This
"In this valuable resource for youth services librarians, Mary Schreiber provides a holistic approach to literacy by focusing on parents and caregivers. Even beyond the family, Schreiber considers literacy as a community-wide effort, promoting partnerships and innovative outreach, from farmers’ markets to barbershops. Covering children’s literacy needs from babies to middle-schoolers, each chapter includes hands-on tools for collection development, programming, and building a readers’ advisory toolbox."
"As a library leader and parent, I’m pleased to say that this book serves as the new handbook for literacy programming ideas, family engagement strategies, and diverse collections support. It’s a trifecta of resources for the modern public library."
"This is a must-read for every parent, educator, and literacy professional committed to their student's success. Partnering with Parents: Boosting Literacy for All Ages carefully outlines the proper steps parents of early readers should take and how your local library can help your child reach the highest potential. As a long-term librarian, Mary Schreiber’s expertise will help caregivers keep their child on the right literacy track!”