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Audiobooks for Youth: A Practical Guide to Sound Literature
Author(s): Mary Burkey (Author)
- Publisher: ALA Editions
- Publication Date: 15 Nov. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 120 pages
- ISBN-10: 0838911579
- ISBN-13: 9780838911570
Book Description
“Audiobooks are now a staple in most public and school libraries, and with good reason, since they have a clear role in the education of today’s “born digital” generation. Burkey, who has been following their rise in popularity for years, combines a fascinating history of the medium and practical tips for using them in a readable guide applicable to school and public librarians as well as classroom teachers. Enriched with reflections and comments from authors, audiobook narrators, producers, reviewers, and librarians, this book • Shows how audiobooks not only benefit struggling readers and bring families together but also fit neatly within newly accepted standards for early literacy education • Demonstrates how to use audiobooks as classroom and library tools for learning • Identifies how to locate “must-have” audiobooks and offers advice for maintaining a collection Including an overview of the major audiobook awards and lists of additional resources, Burkey’s guide will help librarians and educators unlock the educational potential of audiobooks for youth. “
