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Libraries

Public libraries, school libraries, classroom libraries, home libraries — libraries come in all shapes and sizes! Find out more about all of the resources your library can offer and how librarians can support young readers and learners at home and in the classroom. 

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Summer Reading

Ron Fairchild and Dr. Loriene Roy discuss how to make the most of summer learning.

Preschool for ELLs: Family Involvement

Dr. Palacios describes ways to make ELL families feel welcome in the preschool setting and suggests literacy activities that parents can try at home.

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Launching Young Readers

Adventures in Summer Learning

Giving kids a summer full of reading and learning. School may be out, but learning is still in. In Adventures in Summer Learning, you’ll meet parents, teachers, and researchers in Washington, D.C., Detroit, and Boston who are discovering the best ways to keep kids engaged with learning during the long summer break — and avoid the “summer slump.”

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Books About Reading, Writing, and Instruction

Browse our collection  of books to help you continue to deepen your knowledge about reading, writing, and effective classroom instruction. You’ll also find books on reading motivation and reading aloud to children. 

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