Acknowledgements

The Saint John Free Public Library Board of Commissioners would like to acknowledge the foresight of Boards and Staff of all partners involved in the Storytent programme and their belief in this programme and the benefits that it would bring to the community. The Partners include: Children's Foundation of the New Brunswick Protestant Orphans' Home; Crescent Valley Community Tenant's Association; Greater Saint John Community Foundation; New Brunswick Public Library Service; and, the Province of New Brunswick. Their assistance allowed this project to proceed smoothly and effectively. The results have been promising and we look forward to the continued success of this programme.

The Board would also like to recognize the significant contribution of the Storytent Programme staff members who developed and led the programme to become such a success. This literacy support programme has not only shown significant improvements in reading skills but has also developed positive attitudes around reading. Thank you to the staff for showing their commitment, support and enthusiasm for this most beneficial programme!

The authors would like to thank the Saint John Free Public Library, especially Ian Wilson and Joann Hamilton Barry, for believing in the project and making it possible. We would like to thank the many individuals in the community who donated books and other resources and who offered us encouragement. Thanks to Leslie Allan, Executive Director of Early Intervention Inc. for training in Early Childhood Development. As well, we would like to thank Trevor Holder, MLA Saint John Portland, for his constant support. Special thanks to Nate Guimond for bringing to the project his talents and love of children; and especially Kate Wright for her insight during the developmental phase, for her commitment as a volunteer and worker, and for sharing her numerous gifts with everyone.