Re: TARGET: Easy reading/Children's books in HS Library?

[Joni J Rathbun <jrathbun@OREDNET.ORG>]

I've lost the original post and don't see it in the archives or I
would have sent a personl reply.

I wrote a grant a few years ago to develop a preschool library
within the high school library. I didn't target "easy reading"
per se. I wanted to bring in a wide variety of the best children's
literature available plus some resources regarding the importance
of reading aloud to children, selecting and using children's
literature, etc. The main tie-in was with the child psychology
courses that were taught already through the home ec department.
I provided a weekly discussion/lecture and we held some public
preschool story hours -- operated by the child psych students.

My building budget was dismal. I just couldn't have supported
the project through regular funds. But I received the grant
on my first try.


>
> On Tue, 8 Feb 2000, Keith Johnson wrote:
>
> > Dear LMNETers:
> >         What are your collective thoughts on having Easy Reading Children's
> > books (Dr. Seuss, Van Allsburg, Greene, Rylant, etc.) in a high school
> > library? I've worked in a Middle School library, and for the last few
> > years, a high school library, and have always seen a need for a small,
> > selected collection of children's books. To my mind, HS students such as
> > special ed., art, home ec early childhood classes, etc. can and have
> > used these books. I now work with another media person who doesn't see
> > such a need. I'm wondering what the prevailing thoughts of other HS
> > media people are on this. Send your thoughts and comments to me, and
> > I'll post a HIT. Thanks,
> >



   J. Rathbun | Library Teacher - Media Specialist
   Lincoln Elementary School - Las Vegas
   jrathbun@orednet.org [home]
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   things which get you. And all you can do is to go
   where they can find you."

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