Read To Succeed- A literacy initiative for families of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County

Reader Training Video

A two hour training video compiled from the Read To Succeed Reader Training Workshop held on March 5, 2004 is available for purchase. The video contains presentations from nationally known guest speakers and authors Jennie Nash and Laura Dyer. Local educators present special sessions on how to train individuals on reading aloud at home and to groups. Please email for ordering information.

Linebaugh Library System Application

The following websites contain information and materials for parents and teachers. Also see web links for other literacy-related web sites.

Cherish Every Child
A Success By 6 Website with great information for parents.
Rutherford Books from Birth
Rutherford Books from Birth is teaming up with the Governor's Books from Birth and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to give your preshool children a free book each month. All you have to do is read to your children.
All About Adolescent Literacy
Resources for parents and educators of kids in grades 4-12.
Create-a-Reader
Boys Read
Developing a new generation of literate men.
Guys Read
A web-based literacy program developed to help boys and men find books they would enjoy reading.
Family Info Center @ ERIC Clearinghouse
Provides free material for parents, as well as other web resources.
KidBibs
For parents of children 0 to 12, this site provides helpful learning tips and guides to reading.
Kids Can Learn
Helps parents and teachers help children to be better students.
Children's Literary Web Guide
Has great web-resource pages for parents and teachers.
Literacy Center
Interactive webpage for children – very fun!
LD Online
Provides up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities.
National Children Literacy
Contains useful tips for parents.
Book Pals
Performing artists for literacy in schools.
Tennessee Literacy
Valuable information on literacy programs in the state of Tennessee.
Pro Literacy
General information on adult and children's literacy program.
Reading Rockets
Valuable information on teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle with reading.