Intended for elementary school teachers and librarians, this book was designed to help in the development of reading programs for young children. Five sections are included: (1) planning ahead, which includes getting organized, making decorations, collecting "junque" (craft materials and other items needed for craft activities); (2) conducting reading programs for children of all ages, which covers storytelling, readabook programs, picture book programs, book talks, book reviews, book discussions, and references; (3) developing a reading activities theme program, which suggests activity ideas and contains references; (4) using theatrics to bring books to life, which focuses on pantomimes, skits, plays, and puppets, and includes references; and (5) staging special events, which suggests different kinds of festivals and "happenings" to hold, such as a sports extravaganza or a winter carnival. Each section contains an introduction and a bibliography. (EL)