TY - BOOK AU - Poe,Elizabeth Ann TI - From children's literature to readers theatre SN - 0838910491 (pbk.) PY - 2013/// CY - Chicago PB - ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association KW - Children's libraries KW - Activity programs KW - Drama in education KW - Readers' theater KW - Young adults' libraries N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introducing readers theatre: definition and background of readers theatre -- Collaboration is key : the value of the collaborative reader-centered model -- Exploring a wealth of possibilities : ways to use readers theatre in library settings -- Setting the stage : steps for creating readers theatre experiences -- Sharing the pleasure of the words: tips for readers theatre performances -- Adapting literature to script: Examples and analysis of portions of readers theatre scripts -- Pre-performance preparation: sample timelines for planning a readers theatre experience -- Appendix A. Sample program -- Appendix B. Sample readers theatre classroom assignment ER -