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Parents and Literacy.
Morrow, Lesley Mandel et al. (1995). A two-part book with each chapter having a different author. The first part discusses family literacy and younger children; the second part covers family literacy involving teenagers and adults. A source of ideas for working with different types of families.

Linking Literacy and Play.
Roskos, Kathleen et al. (1995). The packet includes a video, facilitator's guide, and selected readings. The authors discuss ways to create play areas so that they support and help develop literacy in children. A source of ideas for teachers, parents, and caregivers.

Helping Your Child with Mathematics.
Riley, James et al. (1993). This book is designed for parents of young children but can be used by teachers also. It gives ideas on teaching math concepts such as sorting, place value, addition, subtraction, graphing, money, and time. All of the suggested lessons can be taught at home through everyday chores. This book is full of ideas for parents and teachers alike!

Get Ready to Learn: Proven Methods for Preparing Your Pre-kindergarten Child for the Challenges of the Classroom.
Chupp, Nancy Champion. (1994). A book full of activities. There are daily activities for eleven weeks in this book. Each day there is a mental and physical activity. The activities cover topics such as colors, days of the week, using scissors, and clapping to a beat.

Parents Learn Through Discussion: Principles and Practices of Parent Group Education.
Auerback, Aline B. (1987). This book outlines the methods that have been specifically developed to meet the needs of parents in educational discussion groups. The book is not a handbook in the traditional sense, but rather a guide to certain philosophical concepts. The philosophy, purposes and procedures of parent group education are interrelated throughout the book which provides an educational approach that many parents have found to be useful and enriching.

Let's Read Together.
Feagin, Clairece. (1991). A series of three books titled: "Why Is Daddy Leaving?"; "Safe at Home"; and "What Will School Be Like?". Each book is divided into two sections: "A Parent's Story" and "A Child's Story". The stories are written at a low reading/high interest level.

Parents are Teachers, Too!.
Jones, Claudia. (1988). This text is intended to give parents ideas to get them thinking in terms of "What could I help my child experience from this moment, from this activity?" The book is meant to help parents introduce their children to a number of fundamental academic and nonacademic skills. The activities suggested are to be used in free moments, i.e. while in the car, out in the yard, standing in the check-out line, at the supermarket, sitting in the doctor's office or waiting for dinner to be ready.

Heart to Heart: Family Reading for Home and School.
Cesal, Barbara P. (1993). These activities are designed to be used with popular children's stories. Some of the stories used are Goodnight Moon, Where the Wild Things Are, With the Wind, and Maebelle's Suitcase. Each book activity has the following sections: Enjoying the Story; Retelling the Story; and an Activity Guide. These activities can be used by parents with their children at home or in a family literacy program. The book also has an excellent list of additional children's books.

Workforce: Building Success: Time Management.
Diamond, Harriet. (1997). A basic book on time management in the workplace. Some of the chapter titles are: Setting Goals, Focusing, Keeping Schedules, and Avoiding Time Wasters. Each chapter has a reading section and related exercises.

150 Ways to Keep Your Job.
Lobb, Nancy. (1994). A student-directed book covering eight major areas on maintaining a job. These areas are: the first day of work, getting along with your boss, getting along with co-workers, doing your best, communication, problems at work, and getting promotions and pay raises. Each section has a short reading passage along with a variety of exercises.

Job Savvy: How to be a Success at Work.
Ludden, LaVerne L. (1998). The author covers thirteen basic areas of job success such as employment relationships, making a good impression, learning on the job, meeting the customer's expectations, and problem-solving skills. The author also has developed each of these topics beyond the basic literacy skills level. Each chapter has several reading selections and exercises for each reading selection. A teacher's guide is also included.

Family Literacy: Connections in Schools and Communities.
Morrow, Lesley Mandel. (1995). A comprehensive book on family literacy programs and practices. The book includes: Perspectives on Family Literacy; Family Literacy Practices; Programs in Schools and Organization-Sponsored Programs; Developing New Practices; and Research and Perspectives. A resource for developing family literacy programs.

Family Literacy Volumes I-III.
Cannella, Gaile S. et al. (1994). The first volume is titled: Family Programs in Public Housing: A Manual for Building Connections. This volume comments on issues in developing a family literacy program using collaboration. The second volume is: Family Voices: Case Studies of Literacy and Poverty. The authors give five case studies of families involved in family literacy. The last volume is: Literacy Experiences for Family Life. This volume addresses the foundations for a family literacy program, whole language strategies, and using life experiences.

Six Strategies for Self-Sufficiency: Great Ideas for Using State Policy to Get Families Out of Poverty.
Van Fossen, Sandra. (n.d.). This book is the combined effort of four national organizations: Wider Opportunities for Women, the Corporation for Enterprise Development, the Ms. Foundation for Women, and the National Economic Development and Law Center. Each chapter is written by a different author providing a variety of viewpoints. Some of the areas covered are: The Self-Sufficiency Standard; Targeting High-Wage Jobs; Nontraditional Employment for Women; and Individual Development Accounts.

Killing Time, Losing Ground: Experiences of Unemployment.
Burman, Patrick. (1988). The author conducted a research study of the unemployed. The study was conducted by interviews of actual unemployed people with the results presented in this book. Some of the areas addressed are the differences between the younger and older worker, family relationships and self-concept, and organizational and social networks.

Multicultural Parenting Educational Guide: Understanding Cultural Parenting Values, Traditions, and Practices.
Bavolek, Stephen J. (1997). The author covers fourteen different cultures found in the United States such as African American, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino. Each chapter discusses values, family life, parenting and childbearing traditions, expression of emotions, and special topics.

A Guide to Developing Community-Based Family Support Programs.
Epstein, Ann S., Larner, Mary., and Halpern, Robert. (1995). This book has a wealth of information and ideas for designing a family literacy program. It is divided into five sections: An Overview of Family Support Programs; Getting Started; Designing the Program; Implementing the Program; and Evaluating the Program. These sections discuss topics such as: the history of family support programs; identifying a client population; timing of services; establishing and maintaining ties with families; coordination within and across agencies; and designing, conducting, and using the evaluation.

Families Under Stress: Community, Work, and Economic Change.
Crysdale, Stewart. (1991). This book "explores the adaptation of families in a downtown community to changes in their work and community environment over a period of nearly twenty years". The study covers a variety of areas such as job mobility, education, politics, religion, and family relationships.

Math for the Real World.
Kimball, Dolores Byrn. (1990). This two-volume adult remedial math program emphasizes practical application of basic math skills. Features include problem-solving strategies, word problems that reflect real life situations, critical thinking exercises, estimating, and mental math skills.

Math Literacy.
Smith, Catherine Delong. (1994). A beginning level math curriculum. It covers topics such as estimating and rounding numbers, using a calculator, measurement, and graphs and charts. It is designed to allow the students to use a variety of techniques to solve the problems and relate math to other subjects along with real-life applications.

Graph Attack! Understanding Charts and Graphs.
Warner, Jack. (1993). An overview of charts and graphs. The author covers 12 different types of graphs and charts such as tables, combined bar and line graphs, time lines, and diagrams. Each chapter includes an explanation along with exercises related to the topic.

Applied Math Skills.
Moscowitz, Mark. (1996). A series of four workbooks covering whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents. Each lesson gives a brief explanation, computation problems, and word problems. At the end of each chapter, there is a summary and a section titled "Math at Work" which includes word problems placed in a workplace setting.

You Can Give First Aid.
Bowman, Kim. (1989). The author gives simple to read and understand instructions for a variety of first aid situations. Some of the emergencies included are: choking, shock, broken bones, and burns. Each situation gives a step-by-step description of what to do when an emergency arises. A teacher's guide and review sheets are also provided.

Studying for a Driver's License.
Kenel, Dr. Frank C. (1994). A general overview of the driver's test. The eight sections covered are: Traffic Laws and You; Licensing; Moving in Traffic; Vehicle Safety Laws; Road Markings; Signs for Life; Lights for Life; and Special Driving Laws. Each section has a review designed like the actual driver's test.

Health Promotion for Adult Literacy Students: Women's Health: Body Wisdom for Every Woman.
Rischbieter, Robin and Williams, Deborah. (n.d.). A workbook discussing women's health issues. Some of the topics addressed are: healthy lifestyles, decisions about health care, and serious illnesses. The workbook includes a student workbook, a teacher's guide, and an audio cassette.

Dealing with Debt: Your Guide to Bankruptcy and Other Options.
Timble, Mary. (1995). A video and booklet that covers how to deal with debt. The areas addressed are: how to avoid debt, the different types of bankruptcy, options for keeping your home, and additional resources.

Adult Literacy: A Compendium of Articles from the Journal of Reading.
Radencich, Marguerite C. (1994). A collection of more than 45 articles addressing reading instruction for adult learners. The collection is divided into the following major categories: Theoretical and Organizational Issues; Assessment; General Teaching Methodology; Technology; Tutoring; and Workplace Literacy. An overall collection of ideas and research.

Role Play.
Ladousse, Gillian Porter. (1987). This book includes many role play situations. It is divided into six areas: Preparing the ground; Off the cuff; Now tell me...; Make up your mind; and Simulations. Each role play also gives the approximate grade level and the amount of time needed. A source of ideas for class discussions.

On My Mind: A Collection of Student Writings.
Gillern, Kristin Floyd. (1991). The first section contains a collection of student writing on topics such as personal struggles, life stories, children, drugs, and heritage. The second section is titled "Questions to Consider" and gives suggestions on how to use the materials in the classroom.

Planning Instruction for Adult Learners.
Cranton, Patricia. (1989). This book is divided into several chapters covering most aspects of planning and teaching in adult education programs. Some of the chapter titles are: Principles of Adult Learning, Sequencing Instruction, Developing the Instructional Strategy, and Evaluating Learning.

Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach: the Power of Dialogue in Educating Adults.
Vella, Jane. (1994). Twelve basic principles of teaching adults are discussed in this book. Some of the principles are: needs assessment, relationships, teamwork, and accountability. The book has an easy to read format with personal challenges at the end of each chapter.

The Working Experience 1, 2, 3.
Smith, Jeanne H. and Ringel, Harry. (1991). A set of three reading textbooks for low-beginning, high-beginning, and low-intermediate ESL students. The readings are based on real stories of ESL students about their working experiences in their native countries and in the U.S. Exercises develop vocabulary and word analysis, expand reading skills, and reinforce grammar. Also included in the set is a teacher's manual.

Bridge to Literacy: English for Success.
Holt, Grace Massey and Gaer, Susan. (1993). This series is designed for adult ESL students who have no literacy experience in their native languages. Content focuses on life skills using a variety of techniques. The series includes Book one, Book two, Book three, and the teacher's edition.

Spotlight on the USA.
Falk, Randee. (1993). Each chapter covers an area of the United States such as New England, the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest. The chapters have high level reading selections with maps and illustrations. There are short exercises at the end of the reading selections.

Real-Life Stories for Advanced Beginner: Book One.
Holt, Grace Massey et. al. (1994). This book reflects the diversity of the needs and interests of the adult ESL student. The stories were written and chosen for their multicultural appeal in an American context. Each unit contains a pre-reading section with a picture, vocabulary, and often some pre-reading questions. This is followed by the story, comprehension questions, and exercises for the beginning ESL student.

A Guide to Funding Sources for Family Literacy.
National Center for Family Literacy. (1993). This booklet describes funding sources, how to design a funding package and how to write a proposal for family literacy.