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In this Issue
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History
The library has many resources for tutors. We can provide you with teaching ideas and information on specific literacy-related topics. This month we are featuring nonfiction history titles.
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The Salem witch trials
by Michael Martin
In graphic novel format, tells of the events surrounding the Salem witch trials and discusses key figures at the center of these events, including Cotton Mather, a Puritan minister who encouraged the hanging of suspected witches
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Mother Jones : labor leader
by Connie Colwell Miller, Steve Erwin and Charles Barnett
This series of high-interest, low reading level biographies choronicles the lives of inspiring individuals using a vivid, graphic-novel format that will capture the attention of reluctant readers.
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The sinking of the Titanic
by Matt Doeden
In graphic novel format, tells of the events that occurred when the steamship Titanic struck an iceburg and sank on her maiden voyage
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Links Project Read The central organization for adult literacy classes, ESOL programs, and GED classes in the Miami Valley. Miami Valley Career Technology Center Aspire Adult Basic Literacy Education in Reading, Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, and Essential Skills. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. GED classes at the Main Library are run by MVCTC Aspire. Ohio Literacy Resource Center The Ohio Literacy Resource Center provides support, training, and resources for people who work in and attend classes at adult and family literacy programs. Welcome Dayton Welcome Dayton offers translation services, citizenship clinics, visa help, and has links to ESOL classes and local events
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Contact If you have questions, suggestions or need help finding literacy or ESOL materials, please contact me. I'm happy to help. Sarah WhalenInformation Services LibrarianAdult Literacy Collectionswhalen@daytonmetrolibrary.org(937) 463-2665
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