Hello,
My name is Jaime Ewan, and I am the Library Director at the Three Forks Community Library. I understand how important early literacy is to a child. I have always disliked reading out loud. I was that kid in class that would count the paragraphs until I had to read so that I could practice my paragraph in my head before reading out loud. I still don't want to read out loud, even if it is just Story Time. I have found other librarians or parents to cover story time. The past director, Fawn Venzor, was so good at story time. She read books, sang songs, and played games. I am not a singer either.
So, I am hoping to learn more about what babies and toddlers need to start their reading journey. To step out of my comfort zone and feel more confident in speaking about early literacy. To help parents find the right resources.