Audio Books Promoted by Librarians in National Reading Programs

What do swashbuckling pirates, fast talking detectives and dangerous dames have
in common? They are all larger than life characters that are being used by Libra
rians around the world to engage students in audio book reading programs from pu
blisher Galaxy Press in Hollywood California.
Hollywood, CA - February 01, 2011 -- For years, teachers have wrestled with meth
ods to make students want to read more. The reality is that many students strugg
le with comprehension issues and find reading to be purposeless and boring. Libr
arians have discovered that students develop an immense appreciation of reading
and literature through audio books, which bring great stories to life.
"Audio books bring a sense of adventure to reading. They can capture the imagina
tion for a younger audience. It is a chance to go forth and explore," said Julia
Ree, Public Librarian from Riverside, California.
When students listen to the audio book and also read the story, they develop a m
uch greater comprehension and appreciation for the tale that the author is telli
ng. While reading programs traditionally promote collaboration between students,
parents and teachers, to help students learn new about new topics, it's found t
hat a great story can inspire a young reader, and open the doors to lifelong lea
rning. In many schools, teachers and librarians are using audio books on CD to i
nspire students to love books.
A short video examining the role of audio books in reading programs can seen at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrqkEOopnpw
Since the re-release of these short pulp novels in 2008, they have caught the at
tention of major bookstores and magazines. The audio books on CD are available a
t http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com/audiobooks
About Stories From the Golden Age:
Stories From the Golden Age is a line of 80 books and multi-cast, unabridged aud
io books, featuring 153 stories written by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1930s and 1940s
in any of the several popular genres of the day â mystery, thriller, adventure, sci
ence fiction, fantasy and western â with tales appropriate for all ages from middle
school and up. The cover art for the complete available library is displayed in
the iBookstore and purchasing is a breeze on the new iPad. The eBooks are also a
vailable at Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com and on the Stories from the Golden Ag
e website at http://www.GoldenAgeStories.com
Press Contact:
John Goodwin
President
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-7815
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