the little big book club linking public libraries, publishers and early readers
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Presentation at ALA conference in New Orleans as part of the international celebration of early literacy programs in libraries.TRANSCRIPT
The Little Big Book Club - Linking Public Libraries, Publishers and
Early Readers
Patricia Genat of ALS Library ServicesTeresa Brook of Public Library Services
Sue Hill of Little Big Book ClubJune 2011
75% of brain development occurs between birth and age three
An early exposure to books & reading together, greatly contributes to early literacy skills and school readiness
Public Libraries are uniquely placed to: Provide a safe community space to share reading Provide excellence in resources, materials &
programs Create essential networks for parents, carers,
teachers Publishers need marketing opportunities
and guaranteed sales channels.
Why?
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It’s always who you know! Planning, Programs & Partners The relationship net ‘worked’ because of
the symbiotic mix of ◦ Publicity ( newspaper sponsorship in kind)◦ Product (publishers & their authors), and ◦ Place (local public library)◦ Price -free (thank you Australia Council)
How?
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PARTNERS
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What ?
Reading Packs Baby Book Bags Dilly Bags Aussie Vegemites Scrapbooks Picture Book to Performance Digital too
http://www.thelittlebigbookclub.com.au/boombah/flash.html
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RESOURCES
http://www.love2read.org.au/
Your Local library, Mobile Library Van Booksellers – with local library partnership Doctors/Dentists/Speech
Pathologists/Outreach programs State Libraries – holiday and special
programs Infant Welfare Clinics Remote Areas Web sites
Where & When?
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SPECIAL CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Authors & Illustrators sharing with pre-school and school age children
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SHARING
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Sharing
can happen
anywhere
SHARING
Digital stuff… Funding Social inclusion issues The Library as a place/The librarian as a
facilitator National Year of Reading
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What next?
Thank You, Keep Reading
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