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Click here - Early Literacy - Shira May Peterson, Ph.D. is an early language development specialist from Children's Institute. She shares tips and guidance into what parents and caregivers can do to to fully develop the foundation of their child's literacy in the first stages in life. Time 40 minutes. Click here - Choosing Diverse Books - Susan Huppe, Program Coordinator for the Reach Out and Read Program and former elementary school teacher, leads the discussion on how to expose your child to a variety of authors and stories that will help in developing their love of books and reading. Tips and strategies are presented. Time - 25 minutes.<o:p></o:p> Click here - Behind the Scenes with Mr. Rogers - Filmed at the Toy Resource Center in the Lincoln Branch Library, Jim Coffey interviews Ms. Hedda Sharapan, author and Executive Director of the Mr. Rogers television series. She discusses early literacy and the viewer is also treated to a visit by "Mr. Speedy Delivery" the postman from the show, who makes a book come alive to a small group of young children.Time 28 minutes.
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