{"product_id":"crash-course-in-family-literacy-programs-paperback","title":"Crash Course in Family Literacy Programs - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRosemary Chance\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura Sheneman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFamily literacy programs can be remarkably effective in helping families who struggle in various areas of literacy or supporting their children's academic needs.\u003ci\u003eCrash Course in Family Literacy Programs\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosemary Chance\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is assistant professor in the Department of Library Science at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Sheneman\u003c\/b\u003e, EdD, teaches in the Department of Library Science at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Previously, she served as an elementary school librarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.9 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 08, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42113445789831,"sku":"9781598848885","price":93.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/bd32a3a83d62c091aebbd6e31a32735e.webp?v=1732488400","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/crash-course-in-family-literacy-programs-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}