Open AccessA Question of Access: Finding Information Books for Emergent Readers
Author(s) -
Patricia A. Larkin-Lieffers
Publication year - 1944
Publication title -
language and literacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1496-0974
DOI - 10.20360/g2c30x
Subject(s) - reading (process) , selection (genetic algorithm) , literacy , information access , information literacy , access to information , computer science , library science , psychology , political science , pedagogy , artificial intelligence , law
Emergent readers enjoy and benefit from reading age appropriate information books, and there are many books published for this cohort. However, the few studies conducted on access suggest that opportunities to find these books are limited. Early reading instruction usually favours fiction, while school library collections may be limited due to budget constraints. Retail selection is poor, and few awards recognize this genre. Public library access may be compromised due to budget issues, library design, fiction in displays, and parental behaviour. More research to clarify issues regarding access is needed to improve young children’s opportunities to find information books.