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Family Literacy Webliography |
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Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com The mission of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is to “establish literacy as a value in every family in America.” This foundation has funded nearly 500 family literacy programs in 47 states since it began in 1989. For library media specialists hoping to start a family literacy program, this is a good place to start looking for ideas and funding. The website includes summaries of various state initiatives in the area of family literacy and offers publications, such as “Barbara Bush’s Family Reading Tips”, for a nominal fee. http://www.read2kids.org Established in 1989, this is a non-profit organization that supports family literacy, and focuses mostly on reading aloud to children. Through this organization, many resources that a LMS could share with families to help promote literacy in the home are made available. The website describes various programs such as United Through Reading, a program for military families, and Building Bridges with Books which is designed to help children of incarcerated parents. Family Literacy Resource Notebook http://literacy.kent.edu/Oasis/famlitnotebook This extensive resource provides a wealth of information on family literacy, with several definitions of the term from various national organizations, government agencies, and literacy scholars. In the section entitled “Getting the Word out about Family Literacy” there are sample brochures, booklets, and other resources that one could adapt or use to help others understand the importance of family literacy programs. There are tips for writing grants, curriculum ideas, parent-child activities, marketing strategies, and more. Anyone interested in either learning the basics about family literacy or developing or expanding family literacy programs should visit this site. Family Literacy-Respecting Family Ways http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content5/family.literacy.html This article, written by Bettina Lankard Brown, and published in ERIC digest, discusses the background of family literacy and suggests ways to reach families who may be hesitant to become involved with schools or with their children’s literacy development. Related articles are sited including one titled Children’s Literacy Development: Suggestions for Parent Involvement by Eleanor C. MacFarlane. She lists various tips and suggestions for parents in the area of literacy development. International Reading Association http://www.ira.org The International Reading Association is an organization for literacy professionals. The expansive website includes information on a variety of literacy issues concerning people of all ages. Conducting an advanced search on “family literacy” will lead you to over 2000 journal articles, press releases, position statements, research papers and more. National Center for Family Literacy http://www.famlit.org The National Center for Family Literacy is a nonprofit organization and is a world-wide leader in family literacy programs and initiatives. Resources which may be valuable to a LMS striving to promote family literacy in his/her school include reading tips for parents, information on National Family Literacy Day, and monthly calendars filled with literacy-based family activities. |