Receipts: Trellison Institute X post — Library-mediated programs cited as accessible delivery channel

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The post, as published

1/ Libraries are key in fostering early literacy. Programs integrating talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing show early literacy gains. Caregiver engagement amplifies these effects. #EarlyLiteracy 2/ Studies indicate daily read-alouds at 9 and 24 months boost kindergarten readiness, independent of SES. This effect continues into preschool. 3/ Access to libraries + home literacy environments drives vocabulary growth in K–3. Summer reading programs help combat learning loss. 4/ Discover how library programs serve as effective literacy channels in our detailed review: https://trellison.com/research/library-literacy/lit-review #LibraryPrograms

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Claim focus: Library-mediated programs cited as accessible delivery channel

Audience: caregiver

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Evidence base

Every claim in this post is paraphrased from the following public-domain federal research. Click through to the original source.

What Works Clearinghouse — Early Literacy Practice Guides

U.S. Department of Education / IES · 2024 · License: us_government_public_domain

Institute of Education Sciences

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Child Reading Literacy and the Role of Public Libraries: A Review of Secondary Sources

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) · 2026 · License: us_government_public_domain

Mathematica Policy Research

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Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort (ECLS-B)

National Center for Education Statistics · 2010 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / NCES

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Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class (ECLS-K)

National Center for Education Statistics · 2011 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / NCES

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Office of English Language Acquisition — Family Engagement & Bilingual Literacy Resources

U.S. Department of Education · 2024 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / OELA

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