What is it about?
This article is about a library programme which targeted the reading skills of six- to nine-year-old children, aimed to encourage them to read for pleasure, to build their reading confidence and to improve their literacy skills.
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Why is it important?
The evaluation found the programme was valuable and highlighted the importance of developing strong partnerships between libraries and schools.
Perspectives
We all know reading is an important skill and this programme (Hairytales) demonstrated great potential for children when supported by a school - library partnership.
Natalie Leitao
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This page is a summary of: Engaging Children in Reading for Pleasure: A Better Beginnings Project Linking Libraries with Primary Schools, Libri, January 2015, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1515/libri-2014-0121.
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