Abstract
The author describes the aptly-named Better Beginnings early childhood literacy project. Conducted by the State Library of Western Australia, sponsored by the WA State Government and Rio Tinto Limited, and closely monitored by Edith Cowan University, Better Beginnings has been successful from the outset, with proven beneficial impacts on participating mothers and children. It could easily be a national program, delivered through public libraries and other local government agencies.
Manuscript received September 2009. Based on a paper presented by Margaret Allen, CEO and State Librarian, State Library of WA at the ALIA Public Libraries Summit, Canberra, July 2009.
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