A Literature Review on Book-Sharing Activities for Promoting Emergent Literacy in Young Children

Abstract

Emergent literacy is a foundational aspect for children as they progress toward the stage where they can read and write formally. Early literacy can be enhanced through various activities, one of which is book-sharing activities. This literature review aims to explore and examine findings from recent empirical studies regarding the role and effectiveness of book-sharing activities in promoting early literacy in young children. The review highlights components of book-sharing interventions such as interactive storytelling, adult involvement—either by teachers or parents—and the quality of adult-child interactions. The results of study show that children who are frequently exposed to book-sharing activities demonstrate improved vocabulary acquisition, phonological awareness, print awareness, storytelling skills, and emerging reading abilities. Based on these findings, the review emphasizes the importance of integrating book-sharing into early childhood education settings as a meaningful approach to support early literacy development.