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Founding and Funding Family Literacy Programs
A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians (How to Do It Manuals for Librarians)
By Talan, Carole
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-55570-210-6
- Publisher
- Neal-Schuman Publishers
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Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 1999
Over the years numerous approaches to the problem of illiteracy have been developed, implemented, tried, used, and revised. One concept that is not new is the idea of tackling this problem from the perspective of "family." Family literacy programs combine literacy training with the practice of good parenting, and libraries often play the role of providing materials and support for these programs. Founding and Funding Family Literacy Programs shows how libraries can...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2000
This overview includes definitions, descriptions, examples, guidelines, samples, and practical tips for planning, implementing, and evaluating family-literacy programs. It's a useful tool for those embarking on and/or expanding such programs in public libraries. The writing is clear and if some points are repetitive, it's an indicator that they are important enough to be stated more than...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
