[Original posting on this topic appeared in COLLDV-L no. 2005 and is
reproduced below; the response follows it.]
From: "Robinson, Mary Ann" <RobinsM_at_exi.scc.losrios.cc.ca.us>
In our library, we have requests for additional books that are "easy to
read," specifically for adult ESL students at intermediate to advanced
levels. I would like to purchase books in two categories:
1. High interest - low reading level books written or adapted for
these students;
2. Authentic, unadapted literature that uses relatively uncomplicated
language.
If you've put together a collection like this, could you share some
favorite publishers, booklists, or other resources? If there is interest,
I will
share with the list.
Thank you!
Mary Ann
Mary Ann Robinson
Sacramento City College Library
3835 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916)558-2377
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(1) From: "Sara C. Brodie" <agsb1_at_nsh.library.ns.ca>
From: "Sara C. Brodie" <agsb1_at_nsh.library.ns.ca>
We have purchased several different collections suitable for adult
learners and ESL students.
I recently purchased some of the Penguin Readers series (published by
Penguin Books), which is a collection of simplified authentic novels, film
novelizations, and original titles.
They are graded in six levels, from beginner (300
words, 24 pages) to advanced (3000 words, 96 pages). Since they are aimed
at not only adult literacy or ESL students, but also younger readers,
there are a variety of titles, ranging from "Babe" and "The
Secret Garden" to adaptations of Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen, and Robert
Louis Stevenson. There are many fairly recent novels as well (John Grisham,
Elmore Leanard, etc). I also find these titles to be more attractive
looking than other collections for adult learners.
The Literacy Volunteers of America (1-800-LVA-8812) produces the New
Writers' Voices series, which are written by new adult readers, as well as
the Writers' Voices series, which are adapted popular works (The Joy
Luck Club, Dazzel, Jaws...).
We also find read-along collections to be popular (audio cassettes with
word-for-word read-along texts). Audio-Forum publishes these
(1-800-243-1234). They tend to have classic titles (Moby Dick, WUthering
Heights...). Cambridge publishes the Pacemaker Classics series, and you
have the option of purchasing the cassette to go along with the book.
Sara Brodie agsb1_at_nsh.library.ns.ca
Central Adult Programming
Halifax Regional Library Tel: 490-5887
5381 Spring Garden Road Fax: 490-5747
Halifax, Nova Scotia
CANADA
B3J 1E9
Received on Tue May 18 1999 - 18:22:11 EDT