{"product_id":"reading-by-right-1","title":"Reading by Right","description":"\u003cp\u003eReading is an essential life skill not only for an individual's development and life chances but for social cohesion and a developed democracy. This book focuses on the importance of reading for pleasure and the difference that it can make to a person’s life chances, with a focus upon how libraries and librarians help reluctant and struggling readers: those who might fall through the net or be left behind. \u003ci\u003eReading by Right\u003c\/i\u003e provides an edited collection of chapters covering aspects of overcoming reading difficulties or reading reluctance in children and young people from birth right through to teenage. The book examines the research into problems with the acquisition of reading and highlights some of the best practise to be found internationally, both as a practical aid but also to inspire partnership and cooperation. \u003cbr\u003e Content covered includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean outline of the political and strategic framework that library and education practitioners face in trying to overcome the barriers to reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea review of the past several decades of research in this area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow youngsters become ‘reluctant readers’ and how to improve the situation for everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexamples of successful projects from Korea and Finland, countries that consistently perform well in reading tests and international league tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea wealth of practical context, including case studies and perspectives from school and public libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean overview of the ongoing relevance of debates and discussion around diversity in publishing and children’s books, including some potential solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book will be invaluable reading for practitioners and students of librarianship in both the public and school sectors. It will also be of great interest to all teachers, consultants and educators concerned with literacy and reading, and to policy makers in both the school and library sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Facet Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54243824566616,"sku":"9781783302109","price":142.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781783302109_8d76b27d-e8a0-4d7b-bc47-3a773b193b7d.jpg?v=1765381527","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/reading-by-right-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}