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Welcome to the audiobooks and literacy toolbox.



This page is chock full of useful materials for educators and librarians looking to expand their knowledge and their collections.

There is a wide selection of articles ranging from grant writing, to using audiobooks with English Language Learners, to increasing teen listening. Plus, the toolbox provides practical tips for using audiobooks in the classroom and marketing them in your libraries.

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Congratulations to our 2012 ALA Award Winners and "Best of" Titles!

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The Benefits of Audiobooks

Library and Education Conferences

Featured Article
Audiobooks and the Gifted Student (Administrators, Educators, Librarians, Parents)

by Mary Burkey, National Board Certified teacher-librarian and Booklist magazine audiobook columnist.

Statistics challenge the notion that the audiobook's primary function is to boost reading achievement for struggling students. Read this article to learn how strong readers can benefit from audiobooks.

Spotlight On: Audiobooks for Advanced Listeners

Audiobooks in the Classroom
Audiobooks & Literacy Brochure (Administrators, Educators)
This Educator's Guide provides information on the connection between listening & literacy and on utilizing audiobooks in the classroom.

Spotlight On: Newbery Medal & Honor Winners
Spotlight On: ALSC Notable Recordings
Grant Writing (Administrators, Educators)
Learn the basics of grant writing, WHERE to apply for funding, HOW to write an application, and WHAT needs to be included in a successful grant application.

The Next Battleground (Administrators, Librarians)
As audiobooks continue to make inroads into classrooms and libraries, complaints and challenges are certain to follow. Includes suggestions on how to be prepared.

Spotlight On: Banned Books
Open the Door to Reading (Administrators, Educators, Parents)
Using audiobooks in conjunction with Accelerated Reader™ and Reading Counts!™ programs can lead to better test scores.

View Accelerated Reader™ and Reading Counts!™ in our catalog index.

Leaving No Child Behind (Administrators, Educators, Parents)
Audiobooks are an important tool in literacy development that help teachers and librarians face the challenge of getting everyone to be successful readers.

Spotlight On: Audiobooks For Reluctant Readers: Young Listeners
Spotlight On: Audiobooks For Reluctant Readers: Middle Grade Listeners
Spotlight On: Audiobooks For Reluctant Readers: Young Adult Listeners
Spotlight On: State Awards
Talking the Talk: An Audiobook Lexicon (Educators, Librarians)
Can't find the word to describe what you hear? This dictionary will encourage careful listening, guide critical review, and even facilitate an audiobook discussion group in your classroom or Library.

Tune In to Themed Listening
Summertime: Children's Books Hit the Road (Administrators, Educators, Librarians, Parents)
From family car trips, to hours at the beach, to hiking in the mountains—audiobooks help those summer reading lists travel.

Spotlight On: Family Listening
Summer Listening @ Your Library (Librarians)
Exciting ways to incorporate audiobooks into your summer reading programs.

Spotlight On: History & World Events
Spotlight On: Movie Tie-Ins
Guys Listen (Administrators, Educators, Librarians, Parents)
Listening Library joins Jon Scieszka in his literacy initiative to motivate guys to become readers. Learn more on our website.

Spotlight On: Guys Listen
Spotlight On: Sports
Tune In to Teen Listening (Administrators, Educators, Librarians, Parents)
Discover why teen listening is important and how to increase teen listening in your library or school.

Spotlight On: Printz Award & Honor Winners
Spotlight On: YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
Spotlight On: Romance
Spotlight On: Sports
Pleasure of a Culturally Authentic Listening Experience (Administrators, Educators, Librarians, Parents)
Multicultural literature on audio offers a special opportunity to enrich the listeners' experience and makes it easier to appreciate cultures different from their own.

Spotlight On: Multicultural Listening for Middle Graders
Spotlight On: Multicultural Listening for Young Adults
Open the Way to New Stories (Administrators, Educators, Librarians, Parents)
How to use audiobooks in a beneficial way with English-language learners.

Spotlight On: ELL Listeners
Spotlight On: Multicultural Listening for Middle Graders
Spotlight On: Multicultural Listening for Young Adults
Top 50 Bestselling Titles/30 Bestselling Series (Administrators, Educators, Librarians, Parents)
Check out the list of our top titles chosen by librarians.

Other Recommended Lists
Recommended lists for children with special needs and uplifting listens for those overcoming challenges.

Spotlight On: Special Needs
Spotlight On: Uplifting Listens for Middle Graders
Spotlight On: Uplifting Listens for Young Adults
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