Raising Bookworms : Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment

by Hamilton, Emma Walton

• ISBN13: 9780981583303
• ISBN10: 098158330X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-15
• Publisher: Beech Tree Books

Summary

This is the question that Emma Walton Hamilton, a best-selling children's book author, editor and arts educator, hears most often from parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators and librarians across the country.

Author Biography

Emma Walton Hamilton is an author, editor, educator and theatre professional. She has co-authored 16 books for children of all ages with her mother, Julie Andrews, and serves as Editorial Director for the Julie Andrews Collection publishing program. One of the founders of Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York, Emma served as Co-Artistic Director and subsequently Director of Education and Programming for Young Audiences for seventeen years. She continues to act as Education Consultant for the Theatre. Emma speaks to groups around the country as an arts and literacy advocate. She has been a panelist for the New York State Council on the Arts, a National Ambassador for The Broadway League's "Kids' Night on Broadway", and a trustee for the Morriss Center School in Bridgehampton, New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
"How can I get my child to turn off the TV (computer, Gameboy, cell phone, etc.) and pick up a book?"	p. 1
What's the Answer - And What Qualifies Me to Suggest It?	p. 3
What You Will Find in These Pages	p. 4
A Vision for the Future	p. 5
Some Whys and Hows of Reading	p. 7
A Short History of Reading	p. 7
Some Reasons for the Decline in Reading	p. 10
The Power of Association	p. 12
The Strategies	p. 13
Babies and Toddlers: Sowing the Seeds for a Love of Reading	p. 15
Creating the Connections	p. 16
In the Home	p. 17
What to Read	p. 19
Reading Techniques	p. 22
Emma's Family Favorites for Babies and Toddlers	p. 24
Preschoolers: Cultivating the Joy of Reading	p. 29
Building the Connections	p. 30
In the Home	p. 30
Beyond the Home	p. 33
Actions and Activities	p. 33
Supporting Your Child	p. 34
Encouraging Exploration	p. 36
Skill Building	p. 38
Beyond the Home	p. 39
What to Read	p. 41
Reading Techniques	p. 45
Developing Listening/Critical Thinking Skills	p. 46
Read-Aloud Skills	p. 46
Maximizing Interest	p. 48
Emma's Family Favorites for Preschoolers	p. 49
Elementary School: Nurturing the Budding Reader	p. 57
Strengthening the Connections	p. 58
In the Home	p. 59
Beyond the Home	p. 60
Actions and Activities	p. 61
Supporting Your Child	p. 61
Encouraging Exploration	p. 64
Skill Building	p. 66
Beyond the Home	p. 68
What to Read	p. 73
Reading Techniques	p. 77
Developing Listening/Critical Thinking Skills	p. 77
Read-Aloud Skills	p. 78
Maximizing Interest	p. 78
Emma's Family Favorites for Elementary School	p. 80
Middle School and Beyond: Deepening the Roots	p. 89
Cementing the Connections	p. 91
In the Home	p. 92
Beyond the Home	p. 93
Actions and Activities	p. 94
Supporting Your Child	p. 94
Encouraging Exploration	p. 97
Skill Building	p. 98
Beyond the Home	p. 100
What to Read	p. 102
Reading Techniques	p. 106
Developing Listening/Critical Thinking Skills	p. 107
Read-Aloud Skills	p. 107
Maximizing Interest	p. 107
Emma's Family Favorites for Middle School and Beyond	p. 108
Special Situations and Frequently Asked Questions	p. 115
When Should a Child Learn to Read?	p. 118
Fluency and Comprehension	p. 119
How do I Know if My Child Has a Reading Problem?	p. 120
Reading to Older Kids	p. 123
Is It Too Late to Help High Schoolers?	p. 124
The Job of Schools and Teachers	p. 126
In-class Reading Time	p. 126
No Time to Read	p. 128
Questionable Reading Material	p. 129
TV and the Internet	p. 130
Finding Good Books for Kids	p. 134
Life After Harry Potter	p. 135
Will This Really Make a Difference?	p. 137
Recommended Resources	p. 139
How to Find Great, Age-Appropriate Books	p. 139
Book Awards	p. 140
Books	p. 142
Magazines, Journals, and Other Publications	p. 143
Organizations and Programs	p. 144
Websites, Blogs, and Other Web Resources	p. 148
Appendix	p. 151
Creating the Connections-Strategies for Each Age Group	p. 153
Actions and Activities-Strategies for Each Age Group	p. 154
What to Read-Recommendations for Each Age Group	p. 155
Reading Techniques-Strategies for Each Age Group	p. 156
Bibliography	p. 157
Index	p. 161
About the Author	p. 187
Other Books	p. 189
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