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Family Scholarly Culture and Educational Success: Books and Schooling in 27 Nations

Family Scholarly Culture and Educational Success: Books and Schooling in 27 Nations

International Sociological Association Research Committee, 2010

This article surveys the impact of family “scholarly culture” on children’s school achievement and literacy gains.

How Reading Books Fosters Language Development around the World

How Reading Books Fosters Language Development around the World

Child Development Research, 2012

This article reviews research on the connections between language and later reading, environmental factors associated with language learning, and interventions developed in varied countries for encouraging book use by parents of young children.