books and reading

Contains thirty-six one hour lessons library media specialists may use to teach library skills and literature appreciation to second grade students, while supporting instructional objects in comprehension, language, and writing.

A collection of strategy lessons for developing small-group instruction and reading groups for students in prekindergarten to first grade that help that build vocabulary, comprehension, and social skills.

Discusses how to improve literacy and reading comprehension skills in adolescent African-American males, emphasizing the importance of choosing useful texts, and providing suggested titles, sample lessons, and more.

Contains photographs, information, and personal stories about mobile libraries and their young patrons in countries around the world, showing some of the unique ways by which books are delivered, including boat, camel, and elephant.

Tells the story of Lewis Michaux who built a bookstore in Harlem despite widespread opposition.

"A summary of the 250 best books for LGBTQ teens, written by experts on the subject and addressed to teen book buyers. Identifying titles that address the sensitive and important topics of coming out, being out, and the search for community, this catalog spotlights the best gay, lesbian, bi, transgender, and questioning books written for teens"--Provided by publisher.

Offers an activity-oriented survey of children's literature, highlighting books that every library should have in its collection and including suggestions for book-based activities and programs that will encourage children to read.

Contains more than one hundred nonfiction booktalks that can be used to encourage reluctant teen readers, covering a wide range of genres, and providing guidelines for the classroom, tips for making booktalks, and suggestions for further reading.

Contains twenty-one educational activities that use the Internet to teach children in grades four through eight about Newbery Award-winning books.