This work presents theory surrounding the promotion of literacy and reading from a practical perspective. It aims to help librarians plan and implement projects to promote literacy and reading for users of all ages, from young children to seniors. Discussed topics range from early childhood literacy support to special programs for adolescent readers and music-assisted methods for the very elderly.

Kerstin Keller-Loibl, HTWK, Leipzig; Susanne Brandt, Büchereizentrale Schleswig-Holstein, Flensburg.