Literacy+Resources

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"To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." — Victor Hugo, //Les Miserables //



This page contains a variety of sources to help teachers, parents, students, and schools to create an environment that advocates reading and assists students who are reluctant readers or who struggle wtih reading comprehension.  The sites linked below have resources for parents, students, school administrators, and media specialists. Not only is reading comprehension addressed, but the sites also focus on the 21st century skills students will need to possess in tomorrow's job market: ====[] ==== 

Some students, especially auditory learners, find listening to audio books more appealing than reading along. Listening, while following with their eyes, can prove students with a multi-level understanding of the book. The link above provides a resource to free audio books, just in case your child wants to read a book that the media center does not have a audio version of.
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Graphic novels are the newest reading craze among young adults. For students who are visual learners or learn through creative means, graphic novels can be the gateway to making a connection to a more complex text. Many ninth graders read Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet; now they can experience the tale through the graphic novel.
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The American Library Association recommends a list of suggestions to parents, media specialists and teachers. Go to the link below to see this list as well as the Reading Bill of Rights. 

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= **Why Read?** = = =

Funniest, Saddest, Scariest Books and Heroes and Villains.
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Want to Share Your Book With a Commercial? Here's One Example: media type="custom" key="4913875"

Other resources for media specialists interested in starting an advocacy program.

Advocacy PowerPoint
Some new books to read from the Georgia Peach Awards: []