reading

Post by Carol W.

How to Teach a Slug to Read by Susan Pearson is a humorous look at the importance of rhyme, vocabulary, print awareness and print motivation from a slug’s point of view. The charming illustrations make this book a must read for all librarians that do storytime!

Please share any new storytime delights you've discovered!

This month I began my usual round of preschool Open Houses. It's my chance to talk to the parents of the new preschoolers about the library, and, of course, about early literacy, and what they can do at home to help their child get ready to read. One thing I always emphasize, though, is that none of the activities we suggest are TEACHING. They do not need to teach their child to read - but if they share books, sing songs, talk about their day, tell stories, and play with letters, their child's reading sills will develop naturally.
 

We are all passionately committed to the idea of literacy, and sometimes we worry about the future of reading in an increasingly digital world. Here is a refreshing, positive look at the what might lie ahead, from Kristin McLean, executive director of the Association of Booksellers for Children. The Kids Are Alright! Why Digitization and E-books are Good for Literacy from the Publishing Perspectives.

I especially like this quote: