March 14, 2013
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Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov
March 2013 Project Profile:
Digital Storytime Means Serious Fun – and Vital Learning – for Arizona Toddlers
Washington, DC—Adding e-readers to a traditional library preschool storytime gets parents more engaged and adds a new dimension of interaction for the children. In addition to developing language skills and instilling a love of books, the program helps bridge the digital divide, putting families on the path to digital literacy in a community with limited access to technology. Read more.
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