Learn to read-read to learn @your library

Developing creative and literate learners

Abstract

Against a background of low literacy among many Jamaican children and young adults, the Learn-to-ReadRead-to-Learn@ Your Library was launched by the Jamaica Library Service and the Library and Information Association of Jamaica. The year-long program seeks to develop creative and literate learners through reading, writing and artistic expression. It is hoped that by the end of the year participants would have improved their literacy and creative skills and be better able to cope with the communication demands of everyday living.