A French version of a guide originally published in Spanish for use in Latin America, this book explains how to develop instructional material for teaching reading to "new readers" in developing nations. The guide was developed to aid the teaching of reading to adults who can already read but who are not yet accomplished readers. The materials described in the guide are designed to create an environment favorable to reading in the community, are interdisciplinary in nature, and touch all aspects of life in the community. The first two chapters of the guide provide general information on the needs of the new reader. The third and fourth chapters provide specific information for the beginning author, editor, and publisher. These chapters explain the technical aspects of transforming ideas into text and explain ways of determining the success of the resulting printed materials. (RS)