Children's Literature in the Reading Program, Fifth Edition: Engaging Young Readers in the 21st Century, Paperback/Deborah A. Wooten

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This indispensable teacher resource and course text, now revised and updated, addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of incorporating outstanding children's literature into the K-8 reading program. A strong emphasis on diverse literature is woven throughout the fifth edition, with chapters emphasizing the need for books that reflect their readers and presenting dozens of carefully reviewed books that teachers will be eager to use in the classroom. Leading authorities provide advice on selecting texts, building core literacy and literary skills, supporting struggling readers, and maximizing engagement. The volume offers proven strategies for teaching specific genres and formats, such as fiction, nonfiction, picturebooks, graphic novels, biographies, and poetry. This title is a copublication with the International Literacy Association. New to This Edition Many new teaching ideas and book recommendations, with an increased focus on culturally diverse literature. Scope expanded from K-5 to K-8. Chapter on using read-alouds and silent reading. Chapters on diverse literature about the arts and on transitional chapter books. Chapter on engaging struggling readers with authentic reading experiences. About the Author: Deborah A. Wooten, Ph D, is Associate Professor of Reading in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research focuses on the use of high-quality, culturally rich children's and young adult literature to teach literacy and content-area skills. Dr. Wooten is a member of the Notable Books for a Global Society committee of the International Literacy Association (ILA) and has served on the Outstanding International Books committee of the United States Board on Books for Young People. Currently she serves on the board of directors of the Children's Literature Assembly and of the Children's Literature and Reading special interest group of the ILA. Lauren Aimonette Liang, Ph D, is Associate Professor