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Locke, Jill L. – School Library Journal, 1988
The Beginning with Books project distributed 1,000 free packets of children's books to disadvantaged families, and questionnaires showed favorable effects on literacy activities and family reading patterns. The program is now affiliated with the Pittsburgh public library, and a new literacy program is aimed at children in families of adults who…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Disadvantaged Youth, Illiteracy, Literacy Education
Swaim, Jessica – School Library Journal, 1984
Describes the production of fiction (writing and recording) for children who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise physically unable to read printed material. Character development, vocabulary selection, and volunteer readers are noted. Sample titles of children's literature suitable for adaptation to the talking book format are included.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Audiodisc Recordings, Audiotape Recordings, Childrens Literature
