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Download full textBennett, William J. – 1986
Libraries serve our nation and its citizens in two primary ways: by preserving our common culture, and by nurturing and sustaining democracy itself. A particular democratic function of libraries is fostering reading. As noted in two reports recently issued by the U.S. Department of Education, "What Works" and "First Lessons," it is imperative to…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Collection Development, Library Role
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1989
Intended to challenge readers of all ages to celebrate the wonder of words arranged on the printed page, this book contains descriptions of activities that have been highly successful in drawing children into literacy and keeping them there. The 64 activities presented in the book can be performed in the home, at school, in the library, around…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Library Role
Glaser, Ann; Stanton, Sharon – 1982
A low-cost reading program at De Anza Junior High School, Ontario, California, designed to motivate reluctant junior high school readers and to develop an early interest in books in preschool children is described. A background history of the Preschool Story Hour is given and sources of books are suggested. Junior high students who may be…
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Library Role
