The Book Whisperer, (Paperback)

from howifeelaboutbooks

I loved this book so much. I've always been an avid reader, but read only a few required books throughout my school career. I never really knew why, but Miller's book addresses this problem, which is more common than you might think. She has a refreshing approach to teaching reading and language ...

from herdingcats

Throw away the reading logs, novel reading unit activities, and reading comprehension worksheets. Do not require your class to all read the same book at the same time. Forget book reports. Allow your students to read books that they want to read and they will become life-long readers and have hig...

from JLsBibliomania

I have the problem of a 4th grade son, who reads voraciously, but is hard to find books for. And while his comprehension is well above grade level, his emotional maturity is well behind, so he is in no way ready for books aimed at middle school students.I have the glorious problem of also having ...

from HeatherLINC

Oh, to have more English teachers like this in our schools. Ones who love their students enough to realise that to develop a love of reading, students must read books of their choice, and not just complete worksheet after worksheet. A terrific, inspiring book, Ms Miller.

from aloupe

Donalyn Miller is a teacher and avid book reader. In The Book Whisperer she explains the importance of reading in and out of the classroom and what you can do to encourage your students to read. I loved this book and found it very inspiring. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wa...