Providing young children with lots of opportunities and encouragement to read unfamiliar books helps them to become adventurous, confident readers who are highly engaged meaning-makers. (continue reading)
The goal of The Book Love Foundation is to put books in the hands of teachers of teenagers. We aim instruction toward increasing volume, stamina, and joy in reading in middle and high school. (continue reading)
Finding the right books for your classroom of adolescent readers is key to building engagement. The right book in the hands of a kid can change a life forever. (continue reading)
As you make plans for future instruction, build in time for independent reading first. Learn why from the authors of Trusting Readers. (continue reading)
When students feel trusted, supported, and cared for, they are more likely to take an active role in their own learning, feel more engaged, and transfer literacy learning into independence. (continue reading)
When we value time, choice, talk and teacher support in independent reading, we can design a classroom that promotes these principles. (continue reading)
From his work around the world over the last two decades, including virtual work with teachers, districts, and communities since the start of the pandemic, Cornelius Minor has a clear idea of the challenges facing teachers in this moment. (continue reading)
When we listen closely to the stories readers tell about their reading lives, we are better able to name their strengths as a reader. (continue reading)
