Includes bibliographical references and index.

From national to local : a brief history of 6 by 6 -- Establishing an early literacy program -- Helping children learn the six skills, and helping adults help children -- Have fun with books -- Talk, talk, talk -- Take time to rhyme, sing and play word games -- Notice print all around you -- Look for letters everywhere -- Tell stories about everything.

"This one-stop guide to nurturing six core early literacy skills at your library also offers practical tips for sharing these skills with parents, teachers, and other caregivers so they can institute them in playgroups, in school, or at home"-- Provided by publisher.