For the Love of Reading: Guide to K–8 Reading Promotions: Guide to K-8 Reading Promotions - Softcover

"This is an excellent resource for elementary and middle school librarians who want ideas for their day-to-day running of the library." - School Library Journal "This book is clearly written and meant to be a do-it-yourself manual for K-8 school librarians or reading teachers hoping to promote reading in their institution. As such it is strongly recommended if that is the need of the intended library." - ARBA

This insightful book reviews the current research on literacy programming, examines the latest standards for strengthening reading skills, and provides educators, families, and caregivers methods for building successful reading habits in and out of the classroom. * Includes a step-by-step implementation and explanation of each reading program * Features forms, book talks, recommended book lists, photographs, and valuable websites * Provides literacy workshop agendas for parents and caregivers * Offers methods for soliciting and working with literacy volunteers * Each reading program is described in detail to facilitate replication at public schools, public libraries, and home-schools * An extensive list of vendors, professional development materials, and websites offer additional teaching support * Prepared book talks, reading lists, and templates for programs provide the basis for immediate implementation * Reading programs proven successful in inner city, rural, and suburban elementary and middle schools as well as public libraries are included