Ready to Read at New York Libraries: Comprehensive Professional Development in Early Literacy Services and Outreach

Authors

  • Karen Balsen
  • Amanda R. Latreille

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.16.1.34

Abstract

In 2012, early literacy became a top priority for the New York State Library and the agency’s work with the state’s regional public library systems and libraries. While many public libraries had long provided storytimes for preschool-aged youth, the State Library determined there was a need and an opportunity for libraries to play a larger, more impactful role in building early learning skills by reaching parents and caregivers in addition to young children.

Author Biography

Karen Balsen

Karen Balsen is retired project director of Ready to Read at New York Libraries, a program of the New York State Library, New York State Education Department. Amanda R. Latreille, of AmaLat Consulting, is consultant for Ready to Read at New York Libraries.

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Published

2018-03-15

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2018): Spring

Section

Features

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