Using book discussions to enhance a literacy program

In New Hampshire, there's a literacy program called Connections, geared mainly to nonnative English speakers new to the United States, that supplements its curriculum with book discussions:

A four-part book-discussion series, Connections augments the curriculums of established literacy programs by bringing content-rich children’s literature with thought-provoking themes to students from around the world. New readers meet with teachers and Humanities Council–trained facilitators to learn new vo...