Guided by Meaning in Primary Literacy: Libraries, Reading, Writing, and Learning - Softcover

Carroll, Joyce Armstrong; Barger, Kelley; James, Karla; Hill, Kristy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1440843988 ISBN 13: 9781440843983

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2016

Synopsis

Using a research-based approach, this book examines the critical connections between writing and reading, and it explains how to encourage early literacy in the classroom and library.

· Provides critical information that helps educators improve early literacy programs―a current need in libraries of all types

· Combines research findings about early literacy that document the connection between writing and reading with meaningful theory to offer a strong rationale for library programming

· Reminds readers of the inherent joy and value of working with young children by telling them stories and engaging them in magical early literacy activities in the classroom and library

About this title

About the Author:

Joyce Armstrong Carroll, EDD, HLD, codirector of Abydos Literacy Learning, is the author of more than 20 professional books and more than 50 professional articles.

Kelley Barger, EDD, is professor and director of reading programs at Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO.

Karla James is an educator with 15 years of experience with the Alvin Independent School District in Texas.

Kristy Hill, MLS, is a library media technology specialist for Keller Independent School District, Keller, TX.

Review:

"This manual makes a compelling case for writing as an important facet of children's library experiences. . . . Experienced teacher librarians will appreciate the workable advice to be found in this title." - Choice

"A practical and important book on supporting early literacy in schools and libraries with lessons in writing and reading. The title's most crucial arguments are that literacy (and, for that matter, anything) should resonate with those we teach and that 'brain research has supported meaningful instruction for decades and continues to support it by proving that the brain neither attends nor retains what it perceives as meaningless'―a powerful statement backed up by research. The authors are successful in demonstrating how libraries can extend learning in deep and powerful ways. They highlight examples of student writing anecdotes from the real world and make connections between theory and practical application. While the text is grounded in research, Carroll, Barger, James, and Hill don't neglect to present lessons and stories that reflect the true joy of reading and how magical early literacy activities can be for young children. VERDICT A must-read for early childhood educators." - School Library Journal

"Teachers of children in first to second grades will find this handbook meaningful and liberating, and librarians can offer this book as an excellent reference. Recommended." - School Library Connection

About this edition

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1440843988
• ISBN 13: 9781440843983
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320