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Eliminating Book Deserts Through Community Engagement, Tiffany A. Flowers
Eliminating Book Deserts Through Community Engagement, Tiffany A. Flowers
Journal of Research Initiatives
The purpose of this commentary is to discuss equity and advocacy regarding book deserts for children in urban schools. This commentary includes a critical review of the research literature, practical considerations for eliminating book deserts in schools, and developing a long-term community engagement program to resolve book deserts.