Emergent Literacy and Reading for Children of Taipei

Reading, Creativity and Dream Come True

Abstract

Children’s reading ability plays an important role in the future development and competence of a country. Taipei municipal government was aware of the importance and started a 4-year program of “ Emergent Literacy and Reading for Children” since 2003 in order to facilitate a quality environment for reading atmosphere through a variety of creative reading activities. Hoping that children can start their own journey in the world of books. The “Emergent Literacy and Reading” program has open the door to a wonderful world of reading full of imagination for the children. The efforts of this program has been devoted to the youngsters and hopefully will develop a reading culture of Taipei.