Read to succeed : strategies to engage children and young people in reading for pleasure
2011
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Concern about children's reading is an international issue highlighted by continuing OECD research. Governnment actions such as the priority given to reading in the review of the National Curriculum reflect current UK concern. In an era of public spending cuts it is important to reflect upon the impact that libraries can have in growing readers for for the future. This book provides valuable evidence of successes so far, both nationallly and internationally, and offers ideas for future development as well as inspiration for current practice. Includes the following key topics : Bookstart, Summer Reading Challenge , CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway medal, local book awards , creating young readers, international Kids' Lit Quiz.
Main title:
Read to succeed : strategies to engage children and young people in reading for pleasure / edited by Joy Court.
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Imprint:
London : Facet, 2011.
Collation:
xxx, 251 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781856047470 (pbk)1856047474 (pbk)
Dewey class:
028.9027.6251028.9 FKB
Local class:
028.5
Language:
English
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BRN:
570133