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Overview"Through this book, readers will discover that stories can move the human heart and head in ways that research cannot. Stories bring together readers, writers, librarians, teachers, students, and families in the libraries of today and will continue to do so tomorrow. Written for all those lovers of literacy, this book links libraries and literacies through the power of stories. The book is not filled with data in the form of pie charts, graphs, and tables. Rather, the truth of the research is grounded in authentic stories that reflect not only the interpretation of data, but also the transformative nature of literacies and libraries. The author's primary goal is that readers will come to value and use storytelling in their own professional and personal lives to explain and expand on complex concepts and to make information more accessible for all. The book begins by presenting anecdotes and the author's personal story to lay the foundation for what literacies are, and what literacy is not. An activity, ""Spiral of Literacy,"" allows readers to reflect on their own literacies. Chapters that follow each begin with a story that sets the theoretical foundation. Each chapter concludes with an action section that demonstrates how to turn theory to practice, whether you are in a library, a classroom, or at home. A final chapter envisions what libraries might look like in 10 years, through interviews with librarians, teachers, and others interested in literacy." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joan Wink Ph.D.Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc Weight: 0.680kg ISBN: 9781440843969ISBN 10: 1440843961 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 07 November 2017 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Professional & Vocational , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Loving That Literacy Chapter 2: Loving Those Stories Chapter 3: Animals and the Alphabet Chapter 4: High-Stakes Stories Chapter 5: Of Immigrants and Imagination Chapter 6: Into the Cloud Chapter 7: Patience and Fortitude: The Future Bibliography IndexReviewsElementary school librarians and teachers will be inspired to advocate for nonstandardized assessments in child-centric learning environments that emphasize storytelling and stories. Highly recommended. - School Library Journal Academic Joan Wink has created a paean to libraries, librarians, books, and storytelling. The 33-page bibliography impresses with well-known authors of admired literacy pedagogy. . . . . Readers in search of personal essays that inform on librarianship and storytelling may find this inspirational. . . . Valuable information is there. - School Library Connection Academic Joan Wink has created a paean to libraries, librarians, books, and storytelling. The 33-page bibliography impresses with well-known authors of admired literacy pedagogy. . . . . Readers in search of personal essays that inform on librarianship and storytelling may find this inspirational. . . . Valuable information is there. - School Library Connection Author InformationJoan Wink, PhD, is professor emerita of California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |