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Research-Based Strategies for Even Better Preschool Storytimes

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    Erin Ingram, Maria Cahill, Renee Lefebrve, Mary Howard, Soohyung Joo

     

    You work at a public library and regularly present a storytime program. You strive to meet the needs and expectations of children, caregivers, coworkers, administrators, and other community stakeholders. You want your storytime program to be both fun and impactful. Many of your choices are working well, but you wonder if there are any changes you could make that might enhance the storytime experience - for children, for their caregivers, for your professional development, for your library’s mission and values.

    But with so many choices to make, where can you start?

    You’ve come to the right resource! 


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