The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child

By Donalyn Miller                              372.6  M647    (Catalog Listing)

 This engaging book outlines a strategy for helping every student become a reader.  Miller’s unconventional approach to teaching reading has been a tremendous success with readers at all levels.  She motivates students to read and read and read, which translates into high scores on standardized tests.  Rejecting book reports, worksheets and other common aspects of teaching, Miller gives students choice in their reading and creates a workshop in the classroom that encourages independent reading and learning.  Since research shows that children who read on a regular basis are the most successful learners, Miller gives tips for carving out reading time in even the busiest school day.  She shares ideas for assessment that will give teachers the information they need about students’ abilities without making them hate reading.

Teachers of all subjects will find ideas to make their classrooms more engaging and a better learning environment for students.  Reading teachers will find a way to make reading magical again.  This book is a must-read for anyone who is looking for a way to increase children’s interest in reading and success in school. 

Donalyn Miller also writes an ongoing blog for Teacher Magazine where she shares her ideas and enthusiasm for reading.  Check it out at http://www.edweek.org/tm/ .

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