Henry Whittemore Elementary School Library

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"Bookapalooza materials will allow the Whittemore School Library to launch a new program called Read Out Loud! Pass It On! to draw parents and their children- together - into the school library so that they can choose books to read aloud at home. By involving parents in the program, we are hopeful of raising the reading skills and reading enjoyment of students as well as their parents," said Mary Kenslea, library teacher at the Henry Whittemore Elementary School Library. Waltham is an ethnically diverse urban community located in the metropolitan Boston area.

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alsc_logo.jpg Bookapalooza Program
Creating a better future for all children through libraries is ALSC’s core purpose.
ALSC envisions a future where:
  • In every library, children come first.
  • All libraries acknowledge the importance of children’s service with adequate materials and resources.
  • All libraries recognize ALSC as a leader in promoting high quality service to children.
  • Libraries recognize and support the value of all staff serving children.
  • Resources, collections, services, and staff reflect the communities they serve.
  • The library’s physical space reflects the developmental needs of children.
  • Children and their families are being served by a variety of non-traditional programs and activities in off-site locations.
In keeping with this envisioned future, the Bookapalooza Program will offer select libraries a collection of materials that will help transform their collection and provide the opportunity for these materials to be used in their community in creative and innovative ways.
 2009 - Winner(s)

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