Reading as a Second Chance: Teen Mothers and Children's Books.

Doneson, Susan G.

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ERIC Number: EJ434206

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Reading as a Second Chance: Teen Mothers and Children's Books.

Doneson, Susan G.

Journal of Reading, v35 n3 p220-23 Nov 1991

Describes teaching a class called "Children and Books" to a group of pregnant and parenting high school students. Shows how using children's books taught these teen mothers about the value of reading to their own children and provided an opportunity for intense discussion addressing a wide range of personal issues. (SR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Childrens Literature, High School Students, Pregnant Students, Reading Attitudes, Unwed Mothers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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