The guidelines in this booklet were designed to assist institutions and individuals concerned with children's books and reading in organizing programs and courses to help teachers stimulate voluntary reading among their students. Topics discussed in the booklet include the need for voluntary reading, the teacher's role in promoting such reading, and methods they can use to stimulate voluntary reading. In addition, the booklet offers guidelines for organizing teacher training courses and an outline of a course syllabus. Appendixes contain a list of international organizations concerned with reading and a copy of suggestions for promoting children's books and reading prepared by Unesco's International Book Committee. (FL)