Full Description
This book collects the research on literacy, information regarding the importance of reading to children, sources of funding, and places to find information about literacy programs in the 50 states—all in a single volume.
Family literacy programs can be remarkably effective in helping families who struggle in various areas of literacy or supporting their children's academic needs.Crash Course in Family Literacy Programs provides an introduction and an overview of this critical subject, defining what literacy, family literacy, and family literacy events are, and covering critical topics such as sources of funding, conclusions of recent research, and bilingual family literacy.
The first half of the book is focused on laying out background information about family literacy, while the remainder provides practical how-to information for public and school libraries to develop their own family literacy programming. The book shows perspectives of public librarians, school principals, children's book store owners, and school personnel who have successfully implemented a family literacy program. Planning sheets and lesson templates are included, making it easy to develop a family literacy program.
Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments
Chapter 1—What Is Literacy?
Viewing Literacy through Six Stages of Literary Appreciation
Viewing Literacy through Know-How
Variables of Literacy Development
A Brief Historical View of Literacy Seen through a Progression of Books for Youth
18th- and 19th-Century Books for Youth
20th-Century Books for Youth
Awards for Authors, Illustrators, and Books
Conclusion
Chapter 2—What Is Family Literacy?
Who Is Affected Most by the Lack of Literacy?
What Is a Family Literacy Program?
What Are the Benefits of Family Literacy Programs?
What Is the Role of Parents in Family Literacy Programs?
What Is the Role of Librarians in Family Literacy Programs?
Conclusion
Chapter 3—Who Funds Family Literacy Programs?
Major Family Literacy Programs
Basic Understandings of Grant Applications
Basic Advice for Completing a Successful Grant Application
Basics of Local Funding
Conclusion
Chapter 4—What Does Research Tells Us about Family Literacy? Holly Weimar
Premise for Research
Adult Literacy
Attendance
Family Literacy: Adolescents and Younger Children
Impact of Parent Involvement and Family Literacy Programs
Transnational Literacy
Organizational Support for Research on Family Literacy
Building Blocks of Family Literacy for Parent-Child Interactions
Research and Evaluation of Family Literacy Programs
Some Long-Term Results of Family Literacy
Conclusion
Chapter 5—What Does Research Tell Us about the Importance of Reading?
Stephen D. Krashen
Free Voluntary Reading
Impact of Poverty on Literacy
Jim Trelease
Reading Research Statistics
Advice about Nurturing Readers
Keith Lance
Conclusion
Chapter 6—What Is a Family Literacy Event?
Federal Government's Definition of Comprehensive Program
National Model Programs
At Your Library
Conclusion
Chapter 7—What Are the Steps to Preparing a Family Literacy Event?
Develop a Team
Other Professionals and Volunteers
Community Involvement
Choosing a Time and Topic
Planning Sheet
Choice of Materials for Family Literacy Event
Publicity
Funding
Assessment
Conclusion
Chapter 8—What Is the Role of Parent-Child Literacy Interaction and Parent Education?
Parent-Child Literacy Interactions
Sample Parent-Child Literacy Interaction Plans
Conclusion
Parenting Education and Support
Sample Parent Education Plans
Conclusion
Chapter 9—What Is Special about Bilingual/Multicultural Family Literacy? With contributions from Dr. Maria Magdalena Aguilar Crandall and Dr. John A. Sutterby
Literacy Practices in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Homes
Family Literacy Models from the American Library Association's Five Ethnic Affiliates
Adapting Libraries for Multilingual/Multicultural Populations
Increases in Multicultural/Multilingual Population
Multicultural Expectations
Alternative Literacies
Outreach to Populations with Low Technology Experiences
Selecting Literature
Awards for Literature
Translations and Bilingual Texts
Children in the Middle
Closing Thoughts
Conclusion
Chapter 10—What Are Special Issues at Family Literacy Events?
Primary Language
Preschool and Younger Children
Size of Audience
Crowd Control
Conclusion
Appendix: Family Literacy Interviews and Reflections
Family Literacy Public Librarian Interview
Family Literacy Principal Interview
Family Literacy School Librarian Interview
Family Literacy Reading Specialist Interview
Family Literacy Children's Book Store Owner Interview
Index
