The Library of Congress Literacy Awards, 2013-2017: Finalists and Best Practices

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FARMER, Lesley S.J. and COLE, John Y. (2016) The Library of Congress Literacy Awards, 2013-2017: Finalists and Best Practices. Paper presented at: IFLA WLIC 2016 – Columbus, OH – Connections. Collaboration. Community in Session 165 - Literacy and Reading with Libraries for Children and Young Adults, Public Libraries and School Libraries.

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Abstract

The Library of Congress Literacy Awards, 2013-2017: Finalists and Best Practices

Stories abound across countries and nationalities and have always been a way to teach young and old about country and culture. Stories can be historical, fictional and factual and they can now appear in multiple formats and delivery modes. They provide a means to teach and develop foundational literacy skills. Book awards, therefore, are an important way of promoting literacy across the globe and highlighting the work of past, current and upcoming authors. They also provide a vehicle for recognising best practices, innovation and creativity. This paper examines the Library of Congress literacy awards and their impact on literacy efforts by organizations around the world.
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Conference details: IFLA WLIC 2016 – Columbus, OH – Connections. Collaboration. Community

Session 165 - Literacy matters: strategies, awards and campaigns for supporting development through literacy and reading - Literacy and Reading with Libraries for Children and Young Adults, Public Libraries and School Libraries

Wednesday 17 August 2016 09:30 - 12:45 | Room: Union Station A/B/C | SI

Divisions: Division 1 Library Types > Public Libraries Section
Division 1 Library Types > School Libraries and Resource Centres Section
Division 3 Library Services > Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section
Division 3 Library Services > Literacy and Reading Section
Authors:
NameAffiliationCountry
FARMER, Lesley S.J.College of Education, California State University, Long Beach, CaliforniaUnited States
COLE, John Y.Library of Congress Center for the Book, Washington DCUnited States
Uncontrolled Keywords: Literacy Matters, book awards, reading
Date Deposited: 26 Jul 2016 08:10
Last Modified: 14 Aug 2017 08:58
URI: https://library.ifla.org/id/eprint/1483

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