Recommended Read Aloud Books

Raising A Reader provides training for parents and educators (http://www NULL.rarbayarea NULL.org/site-support/) on interactive read alouds and early literacy. This week we highlight some great books that can that serve as additional resources.

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Reading Grows by Ellen B. Senisi (http://www NULL.ellensenisi NULL.com/6 NULL.html)

This photo essay depicts ways parents can interact with their child(ren) to grow their brains and learn to love reading. “Senisi’s photos and text combine to show parents and children that reading is learned in steps.”

Help Me Get Ready To Read :A Practical Guide For Reading Aloud To Children During Their First Five Years by Susan Marx & Barbara Kasok (http://www NULL.readaloudguide NULL.com/)

This  easy to read guide includes  recommended book lists for infants, toddlers, and  preschoolers; literacy extension activities which focus on the early literacy skill development; and rhymes, fingerplays, and songs.

The Read-Aloud Handbook  by Jim Trealese (http://www NULL.trelease-on-reading NULL.com/index NULL.html)

A classic and indepth exploration of on the topic, The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelese discusses the “ways” and “whys” of raising a reader. This book contains  an annotated bibliography of almost 1000 children’s books for all ages.

 
Reading aloud with a children helps them  feel comfortable, confident, and competent which are important indicators of school readiness and lifelong success.  Happy reading!

Gratitude

Raising A Reader is excited to announce seven new supporters who joined our team this quarter. Six family foundations and one corporation made the commitment with Raising A Reader to work toward closing the achievement gap before it appears. Cheers to our new partners in early literacy and family engagement!

· The Bernard and Alba Witkin Charitable Fund (http://www NULL.rarbayarea NULL.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/thank_you NULL.jpg)

· Lisa and Douglas Goldman Foundation

· David B. Gold Foundation

· William G. Gilmore Foundation

· GGS Foundation

· Rogers Family Foundation

· Wells Fargo Foundation

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New Program Coordinator

We are excited to introduce you to Lindsay Zika, Raising A Reader’s new Program Coordinator in Alameda County. Lindsay brings to our program a strong background in education and a deep connection to our community. An Oakland native, Lindsay has spent the last several years teaching in Mexico City. She’s thrilled to be back in the Bay Area working with educators, children and their families to build strong book-sharing and early literacy practices. Please join us in welcoming Lindsay to the Raising A Reader family.