books and reading

Collects black-and-white and full-color illustrations from classic fairy tales, including pieces by Edmund Dulac from "The Snow Queen," Charles Folkard from "The Frog Prince," Arthur Rackham from "Briar Rose," and others.

"... features 150 middle-grade books. Each profiled title has the potential to hook the reluctant reader and lure them to read the entire book. To specifically encourage elementary-and middle- school-age reluctant children to read, there is first a pitch to get the reader's attention. That is followed by a short reading passage to 'set the hook' and encourage the young person to read the rest of the book on their own. Further, the book contains several hundred additional recommended titles"--Back cover.

Uses a variety of instructional strategies and engaging activities via the integration of children's literature to teach children to behave humanely and with compassion.

A coming-of-age story of both a young teacher and a student, and a meditation on education, race, and justice in the rural south.

"Focuses on the importance of reading for pleasure and the difference that it can make to a person's life chances, with a focus upon how libraries and librarians help reluctant and struggling readers"--Amazon.com.

Provides tools for educators and librarians to incorporate informational reading in the form of nonfiction into their story hours, with topics ranging from animals to cars.

"This inspiring guide shows how to implement the principles of the Slow Book movement in high schools, public libraries, and college campuses, with the ultimate goals of encouraging pensive reading habits and creating a lifelong enjoyment of books"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of twenty-four essays in which the authors reflect on their experiences reading Judy Blume novels; discussing topics such as divorce, peer pressure, menstruation, racism, and more.