Introduction

 The ESOL Audio Lending Library is a project that was created by a grant from the ESOL (English to Students of Other Languages) department. Funding was provided to purchase CD players, leap pads and a selection of bilingual books (English and Spanish) with CDs and cartridges. The purpose of the program was to encourage reading as a family affair. Ten families were selected to participate in the program. Each family received a leap pad and CD player to use at home. The families participated in monthly events to read, discuss books and work on special projects. The meetings are open to extended family members and younger siblings are welcome to attend. The program is managed by two ESOL teachers, a classroom teacher and a Spanish speaking parent liaison. Parents are also invited after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays to exchange books. During this time they are encouraged to use the Wiki discussion board to write about the books they just read, view other family's comments and video or add their own video/pictures relating to the books (book talks). Goals of the program:
 * promote parental involvement in their child's school by providing meaningful opportunities for participation
 * make reading a more interactive and social experience through book clubs and sharing through technology