Are you a public librarian looking to support children learning to read but not sure where to start? Interested in strengthening your collections and programming for emerging readers and their families? Wondering how public librarians can support children learning to read even though they aren’t reading teachers? Chicago Public Library's Jump Into Reading initiative addresses these questions and more. It helps build literacy skills that empower all children to read, think critically and actively participate in their communities.
With the support of the National Center for Improving Literacy (NCIL), Chicago Public Library developed a framework outlining the goals and processes of the Jump into Reading initiative and shares how it can be adapted for any library.
You can access the framework here.
For questions about the Jump into Reading initiative, email story@chipublib.org.