Through this book, readers will discover that stories can move the human heart and head in ways that research cannot.

• Emphasizes the power of story and highlights the many unique paths to literacies

• Shows how stories make complex information about literacies accessible to everyone

• Covers approaches to storytelling and literacies for immigrant communities and children who may speak multiple languages

• Shines a bright light on the significant role of libraries in providing access to books, knowledge, and human connections

• Features photos, images, drawings, and quotes throughout each chapter