The Role of Picture Books in Promoting Reading Culture among Nigerian Children: Implication for Libraries and Development of Leadership Qualities

Ilogho, Julie E. (2015) The Role of Picture Books in Promoting Reading Culture among Nigerian Children: Implication for Libraries and Development of Leadership Qualities. International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science, 3 (2). pp. 66-71. ISSN 2360-7858

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Abstract

The study examined the role of picture books in cultivation of reading culture among Nigerian children and the implications for developing leadership qualities. Reading has been recognized as one of the most valuable legacy that can be handed down to children. This study placed emphasis on early introduction of children to reading using picture books. It viewed picture books as powerful, and compelling tools which have inviting influence on children, thus, making them want to read more than they would ordinarily do. The study further posited that picture books can assist children develop socially, personally, intellectually, culturally and aesthetically. Factors militating against the use of picture books for the promotion of reading culture in Nigeria were identified as poor implementation of government policies, high cost of publishing, ignorance on the part of parents about the value of picture books, lack of enabling environment for publishers to publish quality picture books, lack of available libraries in Nigeria’s nursery and primary schools among others. Recommendations include: that the Government should lead the reading promotion and awareness campaign, that government should reduce or remove import duties on printed materials, professional librarians should advocate for libraries and lead a campaign against nursery and primary schools that do not have libraries. Lastly, picture books should be used to teach children acceptable values of our society, while at the same time teaching against unacceptable or unwanted values in the society

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Picture books, Reading culture, Libraries, Reading promotion, Leadership qualities.
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	01 Apr 2015 12:03
Last Modified:	01 Apr 2015 13:55
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/4539

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