A Focus on Fathers: The Role of Males in Children's Literacy Development.

Y

6

Child Development; Childhood Needs; Fatherless Family; Fathers; Gender Issues; Library Role; Literature; Males; Parent Influence; Parent Role; Sex Differences

1094-9046

Examines an often-overlooked issues of gender equity--the importance of fathers in the development of their children. Highlights include: the lack of male presence in many children's lives; benefit of involvement for children and fathers; timeliness for supporting fathering; and a partnership between libraries, literature, and fathering. (AEF)

1999

EJ570677