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Prince Frederick, MD – February 6, 2009 – Recorded Books has signed Alan Sitomer,
highly acclaimed author of young adult literature and three-time Teacher of the Year, to
write a high school English curriculum product that will be published in April 2009.
“We are thrilled to work with such a visionary teacher to create a product that will
engage students and help them succeed,” said Will DeLamater, Recorded Books Vice
President of School Sales and Product Development.
The Alan Sitomer BookJam includes materials that Sitomer uses in his inner-city Los
Angeles classroom. The program is designed to engage reluctant readers with high interest
literature, elevate core literacy skills, close the Achievement Gap, and produce
high-quality results that are reflected in standardized test scores and real-world
applications.
Sitomer, whose novel The Secret Story of Sonia Rodriguez was recently chosen as a
Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers by ALA, said, “Scripted curriculum is not
working. Educational companies seem more concerned with corporate profits than
effective methodology. This is why I took the time to step aside from writing young adult
fiction to create The BookJam.” Sitomer added, “All I can say is this stuff works. And
it’s not rocket science. Kids are kids, and when you can get them to participate in their
own education, the sky is the limit.”
To sign-up to receive email updates, please visit thebookjam.com, or call 1-800-
638-1304 for more information.
Recorded Books Contact:
Beth Eaton: 800-638-1304 x1122
beaton@recordedbooks.com
www.thebookjam.com
About Recorded Books:
Recorded Books, LLC, a Haights Cross Communications company, produces and
distributes unabridged audiobooks and other audio products to public and university
libraries and schools on CD, cassette and Playaway digital player. Over 9,000 titles are
available for adults, children, and young adults in English and Spanish languages narrated
by professional, award-winning actors. Recorded Books also distributes music,
educational lectures, independent films, and nonfiction films on DVD. Packaging is
designed for high circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, processing, and free MARC
records are available. For more information, visit Recordedbooks.com.
About Haights Cross Communications:
Founded in 1997 and based in White Plains, NY, Haights Cross Communications is a
premier educational and library publisher dedicated to creating the finest books, audio
products, software and online services, serving the following markets: K-12
supplemental education, public library and school publishing and audio books. Haights
Cross companies include: Triumph Learning (New York, NY), Buckle Down Publishing
(Iowa City, IA), Options Publishing (Iowa City, IA), and Recorded Books (Prince
Frederick, MD). For more information, visit Haightscross.com.
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