The Book Whisperer

By Donalyn Miller

Transform reluctant readers into book lovers with unconventional strategies.

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240 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a 6th-grade classroom, students once reluctant to read devour 40 to 50 books a year. Discover Donalyn Miller's unique approach that replaces tedious drills with a passion for literature. By empowering students to choose their own books, Miller ignites a lifelong love of reading. Explore hands-on strategies, manage your school library, and find a curated list of kid-friendly books. Can her method inspire a new generation of bookworms?

From the publisher

Donalyn Miller says she has yet to meet a child she couldn’t turn into a reader. No matter how far behind Miller’s students might be when they reach her 6th grade classroom, they end up reading an average of 40 to 50 books a year. Miller’s unconventional approach dispenses with drills and worksheets that make reading a chore. Instead, she helps students navigate the world of literature and gives them time to read books they pick out themselves. Her love of books and teaching is both infectious and inspiring. The book includes a dynamite list of recommended kid lit that helps parents and teachers find the books that students really like to read.

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