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Peer reviewedNeuman, Susan – Knowledge Quest, 2002
Presents findings of a study that examined the impact of a model urban library system in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) on children's literacy development, particularly for poor, minority families, and its relation to reading achievement. It is concluded that libraries are vital for children's achievement and developing informational needs. (MES)
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Libraries, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education
