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Colleen Hoover was thrilled when her novel It Ends With Us suddenly shot to the top of The New York Times bestseller list late last year - and also a little bewildered. The book had come out four years before.

"You know at first, I didn't really know what was going on and even my publishers were like, why are we seeing an uptick in sales?" she recalls.

Hoover soon discovered that young readers were talking about her book on TiktTok, using the hashtag #BookTok, and Hoover had become a BookTok sensation.

People are buying a lot more books these days, in part because the pandemic has trapped everyone indoors with little to do. But among younger readers, another factor is driving sales up: The social media site TikTok, where users post short videos they create themselves.

It's hard to quantify how big BookTok is, because TikTok doesn't release a lot of analytics. But publishers say it has become a major force, especially in the market for young adult and contemporary romance books.

Scroll through BookTok and you'll find countless videos of readers talking about their favorite reads.

BookTok fans are mostly young women and they are ardent readers.

They prefer books that are passionate and emotional - and they like a good cry.

Not surprisingly, book publishers are more than a little excited about BookTok.

Word of mouth has always had a big effect on what books people read, and BookTok can turbocharge that process.

"It just warms my heart as a book publisher. Because that's what we always strive for, is that word of mouth. And we know that that's what takes a book from one level to the stratosphere," says Libby McGuire, who heads Simon and Schuster's Atria division.

BookTok comes along at a time when the pandemic has closed off many of the traditional ways of reaching readers, such as book signings, says Nellie Kurtzman, a vice president at HarperCollins, which published another surprise TikTok bestseller, They Both Die At The End, by Adam Silvera.

"There were a lot of book festivals where fans would gather and just celebrate reading and now not being able to do that, at least they're able to do that virtually," Kurtzman notes.

Publishers have even started reaching out to the most influential BookTok video creators, sending them free books or even paying them to recommend titles.

Chloe Gong, whose debut novel, These Violent Delights, was a bestseller last year, has a big TikTok following and often produces videos about her work and her life.

But she doubts these videos increase her sales much.

"A lot of the reason why book sales are moving so fast is not because of the authors themselves. It's because the readers are so passionate," Gong says.

McGuire agrees. The magic that turns books into hits on BookTok is something that can really only happen from the ground up, she says.

"I don't think you can manufacture it, I think it's happening organically, and that's great."

What is #BookTok reading?

A tale of secrets and lies in a super-wealthy family that summers on an island off Martha's Vineyard. A best-seller when first published in 2014, it went on to Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fiction and is a perennial BookTok favorite.

An aging movie star (think Elizabeth Taylor or Ava Gardner) recounts her career, scandals and all, for a magazine writer. Published in 2017, it's spent much of 2021 on the New York Times bestseller list, thanks to BookTok.

Two strangers are told they're going to die before the day is out and decide to spend their last few hours together. Perhaps the quintessential BookTok success story. Published in 2017, it saw a sudden surge in sales in 2020 and has spent much of this year on the bestsellers list.

Gong was barely out of college when she struck gold with her debut novel. It's a Romeo-and-Juliet tale set in 1920's Shanghai during a gang war, and it became an instant New York Times bestseller. It's also helped turn the author into a BookTok favorite.

An imaginative retelling of The Iliad from the point of view of one of its minor characters, it won the Women's Prize for Fiction (formerly known as the Orange Prize for Fiction). Thanks to BookTok, it's also spent much of the year on the bestsellers list, which is not bad for a book that came out a decade ago.

A young woman whose childhood was blighted by domestic abuse struggles to stop the cycle of violence in her own life. Originally published in 2016, it suddenly shot back onto the New York Times bestseller list last year, where it remains. This book and Hoover's later novel Verity have made her a bonafide BookTok sensation.

Love and romance in a university laboratory. It came out just this past fall, and was an instant bestseller, as well as a BookTok hit.

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TikTok is driving book sales. Here are some titles #BookTok recommends

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You want your students to read more, but the books aren't exactly flying off the classroom bookshelves. A book talk may be just the tool you need to engage your students in a new book. A book talk could sell your students on the idea of picking up a new title or author or give them the push they need to find a book they love and convince their peers to read it.

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What is a book talk?

A book talk is a short presentation about a book with the goal of convincing other people to read it. It's not a formal book report or review. And, it's more persuasive than expository-think sales and marketing. In a book talk, the goal is to engage the listeners and present a fun, exciting, and even suspenseful commercial for your book. A book talk could highlight the plot, like this example featuring the book Smile by Raina Telgemeir. It could focus on a character, like this talk on the book Matilda by Roald Dahl. Or, it could recreate a book's mood to ignite readers' curiosity. Teach your students how to do book talks by modeling the practice. Then hand the reins to students by assigning them book talks in partners or as presentations.

What are some good book talk examples?

Books talks can take many forms. Here are some of our favorite examples:

As you get started, use a book talk template to help students organize their talks.

Choosing a book to talk about

Probably the best way to choose a book for a book talk is to find one that you really like. If students need inspiration to find a book to talk about:

Provide a box of books that are recommended for their grade level, like this list for 4th grade.

As you get to know students, slip them a note card with a personalized book recommendation. The personal touch will give them the confidence to know that they can read the book and that it's a good choice.

Focus on a theme, like Women's History Month, by providing a shelf of books inspired by the topic.

Ensure that students will connect with a book by having them choose a book written in first person with characters that reflect their experiences (check out this list of diverse titles for ideas).

Planning the best book talk

You have a book and know you have to sell it, but students need more guidelines than that. Here are some parameters that will maximize the book talk format:

Don't give away the ending (the exception may be for a series or book of short stories where incorporating the ending to one story might excite readers about reading more from that author).

Similarly, show the book, title, and author at the end of the book talk. Don't lead with it! That'll keep the audience engaged and wondering, Have I heard of this book?

Start with a hook that will get the audience's attention. This can be verbal, like reading a portion of the story (perhaps a cliffhanger), or nonverbal, like reenacting a major fight scene.

End with a hook. Leave the audience wanting to know more by creating a cliff-hanger, like authors do at the end of a chapter, and ending with it. A book talk is successful when the audience has questions.

A book talk should be short. Aim for between one and five minutes, depending on your audience.

No two book talks should sound the same! Bring your own personality and voice to the book talk and encourage students to do the same.

Choose a book that has a strong theme that will be of interest to your class. In middle and high school, books about love, humor, magic, friendship, and problems they deal with every day (breakups, family, school, etc.) are likely to resonate.

Prepare for a book talk while you read by taking notes and placing sticky notes at cliff-hangers, quotes, scenes that surprise you, and parts that you connect with.

Think about craft: What does the author do to keep you engaged?

Like any good presentation, don't memorize it but do have your major points in mind.

Engage your audience-ask questions, take a poll, have them guess what will happen next. The author kept you on the edge of your seat, get your students on the edge of theirs.

Practice, practice, practice! (Teacher bonus: Unlike your students, who take your class only once, you can perfect a book talk and give it year after year.)

Book talks = learning and love of reading

So they're fun and spirited, but there are also real academic benefits to incorporating book talks into your classroom:

They get kids reading-really reading. When students do a book talk, they have to know the book and know it well. A book talk will fall flat if they haven't read the book and can't talk about it.

They get kids sharing reading with others. Reading can be contagious, and book talks are a great way to spread a love of reading throughout your class, one book at a time.

They teach note-taking. As students prepare for a book talk, taking notes and using those notes to summarize the story is an important skill they'll develop.

They build presentation skills. The process of reading the book, thinking through how to present it, and practicing are good rehearsal for later presentations.

They build listening skills. When students aren't presenting, they're listening. The practice of participating in book talks, listening, and asking questions refines students' listening skills.

Bringing book talks to the next level

Already do book talks? Here are some ways to kick it up a notch:

The cardinal rule of book talks is to talk about a book you like, but challenge your students to give a book talk about a book they don't like. Can they convince people that they actually liked the book?

Partner book talks: As students get comfortable with book talks, you can pair them up in class or across classes for them to have conversations with peers. As they talk about different books, encourage them to find similarities and differences between what they're reading.

Picture-book talks: Challenge older students to hone their presentation skills by having them give a book talk on a picture book.

Peer review: Create a rubric or checklist (like this one) and have students give each other feedback.

Come and share your book talk ideas in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook. Plus, check out 8 ways to amp up book talks.

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Older struggling readers can be in a tough spot: They want to be stronger readers, and they want to read what their classmates are reading (after all, it's fun to be able to contribute to conversations about the latest book in a popular series!).

That's why it's imperative that your child has strong, rich reading material to help build their skills and give them the drive to want to read more. A sixth grader reading at a second-grade level will not want to be seen carrying around a "baby book," even if it's the only thing they can easily read.

Struggling older readers need high-interest texts. They need well-written, engaging books on topics that are cool, hip, and relevant, but also books that they can read with relative ease. These types of books are often referred to as "hi-lo" - or high-interest, low-level reads.
Here are great titles that fit the bill, and that your growing middle school reader will love.
by Doug TenNaple
What begins as a family vacation ends in an unexpected way when Reese is shipwrecked and ends up on Bad Island. This graphic novel is a riveting favorite for many middle school students.

by Raina Telgemeier
A graphic novel (remember - they benefit reading skills, too!) that is somewhat autobiographical in nature, this book follows the author's story of what happens when her "dental drama" is compounded by normal middle school stresses. If your child loves this book, they'll also love Telgemeier's , , and .

Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland

Between its super-relatable dragonets to its core-shaking phrophecies and raging wars among dragon tribes, this series is on fire and a major trend in kids' literature right now. New books in the series include Wings of Fire #13: The Poison Jungle and the Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #3: The Hidden Kingdom.

I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis
This series follows fictional characters as they experience real disasters and historical events. The first book is about the sinking of the Titanic, and the newest one documents The Great Molasses Flood of 1919.

Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce
Nate is not even close to being a perfect kid, which is why readers love following his adventures. Big Nate: In a Class by Himself is the first book in this fun-loving series.

Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
Told by two memorable characters in two different ways - one with words and one with pictures - this book is a favorite of middle school readers and approachable for those still growing their reading skills. Set 50 years apart, the two mesmerizing stories weave back and forth with astonishing symmetry.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley shares his thoughts on middle school in his personal diary in this series. He is super funny, honest, and observant, and the handwritten font and doodles throughout will engage middle school readers from the beginning.

Judy Blume: The Complete Set of Fudge by Judy Blume

There's a good reason young readers have been falling for these books for generations - they're irresistible! In this special collection of five books by Judy Blume, kids will laugh at the incredible wit of Peter Hatcher, the antics of mischievous Fudge, and the unbreakable confidence of know-it-all Sheila Tubman.

To keep your middle schooler reading voraciously, check out these books every kid should read before age 13.
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How many times have you heard the phrase "I don't read" in your classroom? For me, it happens every week during independent reading. For these reluctant readers, it is even more important that we find the perfect books for high school students who hate reading.

When it comes to independent reading in the high school setting, getting all of your students on board can be a real chore.

Usually, when there's resistance to implementing an independent reading program, it's often because we teachers can already hear the complaints from select students. These reluctant readers can really be a buzzkill for reading in the classroom. Any good English teacher, however, believes in the transformative power of books.

Arm your classroom libraries with these five literary powerhouses, and you'll have a title to throw at any complaining student who comes your way!
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Qualities of Books for High School Students Who Hate Reading

When you're locating books for your reluctant readers, there are certain characteristics to look for. Just nailing these traits in a book won't do alone, however. The best way of matching a book to its reader will always be the same: get to know the student.

The following story qualities are a great place to start (I wish I had had this list when I first started my classroom library!). But the best way to get a high school student to pick up a book and read will always be the same-start with a conversation.

Novels That Work as a Mirror

Know your students. My school is about 60% white, 30% African American, and 30% Hispanic. I'll be the first to admit that this list is heavy with black authors. That's because, unfortunately, that's who most of my reluctant readers are.

While I'm a believer in the idea that books should be a mirror, a window, and a door, when reading is a challenge for you, connecting to a life totally different from yours can be hard. Finding a text that spurs an immediate connection helps a lot.

It's important to remember that reluctant readers come in all kinds. Even AP students can become disengaged from reading for pleasure when they're constantly forced to analyze heavy literature.

(As an aside, I recommend Carry On, The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and for advanced reluctant readers!)

Novels that are Immediately Relevant

While I loved fantasy growing up, I've found that a lot of reluctant readers do not. Many of my students don't understand the point of dragons and witchcraft when there are real problems happening in their neighborhoods.

Offering students stories about problems that feel immediately real and relevant to them can make them feel like a story matters.

Novels that Contain Short Chapters or Sections with Frequent Cliff Hangers

Look, it's hard to compete with the flash and intensity of Hollywood films, binge-able shows, and lifelike video games. Not to mention we all have instant distractions in our pockets. I, certainly, have to work harder to make time for reading.
So when a book is action-packed, filled with short, easy-to-digest chapters, and contains plenty of twist-and-turns and cliffhangers.... Well, it helps. A lot.
When a high school student who hates reading puts down a book, they're going to need an incentive to pick it back up. Books that are full of tension, always leave the reader guessing, and are full of crazy plot twists give students a reason to keep going.

Novels that Are Easy-To-Read or Easy-On-The-Eyes

Nobody likes doing things they aren't good at. Frequently, reluctant readers are reluctant because it's just not their strength. Many students are told at a young age that they're not good readers, are made fun of when they read aloud, or are not native English speakers.

These events can create negative associations with books and reading. They can reinforce in a student's mind that he or she is not good at reading, making him or her even less enthused to take part in it.

Giving a student a book that's high-interest, but at his or her reading level can make all the difference. Once a student has had a few "wins"-a few positive interactions with literature-they can move on to more challenging texts.

Please note, that sometimes the opposite happens as well. Students who are very advanced readers get bored with grade-level texts that don't challenge them. It's good to supply your classroom library with a couple of solid classics or rich texts for those students as well.

Books for High School Students Who Hate Reading

These books aren't random. These are titles that have seen success with reluctant readers in my own classroom year-over-year.

If you have no idea where to start with a reluctant reader, offer him or her one of these titles. But then follow-up. Did they like it? Why or why not?

Conversations with readers are powerful. They will make you, the teacher, a better curator of books and will help you to match future readers with their dream books.

This book was recommended to me by a group of reluctant readers. How much more endorsement can you get?!

Allegedly is a dark story about a girl convicted of murdering a baby when she was a young child -and that's just the opening premise! From there, the mystery and drama only grow.

I've already done a full review of here, but it still stands as one of the most popular books in my classroom library. I find that this title works really well for reluctant female readers, who are often forgotten in our desperation to get boys to read.

There is plenty of mystery to keep readers engrossed and the narrative switches between stories, newspaper articles, and other media. Plus, there's a boy who she's not supposed to be seeing! Cue the collective "Ooh!" from all the ladies.

This is another one that I've done a full review on, but that's because it's that good. This was the first real hit for reluctant readers that I ever acquired in my classroom library, and it still wins readers over every semester.

The two main characters have conquered a racial divide in becoming best friends. They do everything together, including playing basketball, and now, in their senior year, they're trying to score some extra cash together. Through stick-ups.

When a gun accidentally goes off, everything is threatened: their senior year plans, their basketball scholarships, and even their friendship.

Black and White works well for reluctant readers because the point-of-view shifts every chapter. The tension remains thick throughout the whole novel, too. Plus, some sports scenes never hurt.

This one does really well with my basketball boys, who would rather be dribbling a ball than stuck reading in my room. I've had a few proclaim Black and White, "The only book I've actually read in high school."

I'll take it as a win, I guess.

If you haven't read this one, you must be teaching under a rock. I've taught this one several times. I'd say that it engages about 90% of my students, but works especially well for the reluctant readers.

Even though this is a long book for someone who doesn't read for pleasure, the story is just that good. The dialogue is authentic, as are the struggles and problems within it. Students are drawn not only to the characters but to the real-world and all-too-relevant social justice problems presented within The Hate U Give.

I've seen even more interest in this book since the movie came out. You can sometimes hook students into reading this one by promising them a completely different ending in the book than the film.

A Monster Calls is great for reluctant readers because it doesn't look intimidating at all. This is what I offer students when they refuse to move beyond the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books.

It looks a little young at first. It's relatively short, with well-spaced font and beautiful illustrations. The writing, although a middle school Lexile, is incredibly sophisticated.

This is a great way to expose students to world-class writing in a package that looks "easy."

Have students flip through the book when you suggest it. The raw, black-and-white illustrations should grab their attention immediately.

When it comes to books for high school students who hate reading, A Monster Calls is a solid choice because they won't realize how much high-quality reading they'll actually be doing.

Like A Monster Calls, Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds does not look intimidating. It's written as a novel in verse, so if you can get the book into students' hands, they'll see that there's not nearly as much text as it may seem.

The content, unlike A Monster Calls, is fairly mature, though. The main character is contemplating avenging his brother's murder when he steps onto the elevator of his apartment building.

At each floor on the way down, a ghost enters the elevator-each one the victim of vengeance. It's dark, poetic, and beautiful. Students will feel the weight and relevance of the topic of street crime immediately. For many students, it may hit close to home.

Finding Books for High School Students Who Hate Reading

Luckily for us English teachers, there are now so many engaging young adult books! This list is a great place to start with your classroom library, but it is by no means a place to end. You should always be on the lookout for more great literature for your high school students.

If you need more recommendations, I recommend following me on Instagram (where I usually post a book review at least once a week), reading through this blog, or-best yet-sign up for my newsletter.

With the latter option, you'll be the first to know when I discover great new books for reluctant readers. You'll also receive my free guide to building a classroom library!

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Are you a teacher looking for a new way to inspire a love of book reading in your students? Or have you already introduced Goodreads to your students and are interested in learning how other teachers are using it into their classroom? We've got your cheat sheet of teacher tips here!

A Fun and Easy Way to Track Reading

Beth Hughes, an English teacher at Wakefield Memorial High School in Massachusetts, asks her students to log into Goodreads weekly to update their reading progress to encourage accountability.

"Many of my students love to watch their own progress, updating their reading every time they read, which, for us, is in class daily and often spins into reading at home. And I love encouraging them by liking their status updates," Hughes says.

To add to that sense of accomplishment, Goodreads automatically sends members a personalized "Your Year of Books" graphic in December with a summary of the books read, pages read, and other fun facts. For an example, see Emma Watson's year of books. It's like an annual reading report card that students can share with others.

Peer-to-Peer Recommendations

One of the most rewarding benefits of Goodreads is seeing students recommend books to each other. Jennifer Roberts, English department chair and digital teacher leader at Point Loma High in San Diego, California, and author of co-author of Power Up: Making the Shift to 1:1 Teaching and Learning, wrote a blog post a few years ago where she talked about her use of Goodreads.

In the post, she wrote: "Often I see students who are light readers friending students who are heavy readers. One student, who has read three books this week and has rated 88 books, is friends with five peers who have rated just three to 15 books each. She is recommending books to them and they are picking them up."

Set a Reading Challenge

Krystal Gagen, a high school librarian and geography teacher in Brisbane, Australia, asks students to set a goal in the Goodreads Reading Challenge to encourage them to read more and more books each year.

"One of our 'year 7' students last year set herself a goal of reading 100 books and she smashed that by managing 110! This year she has set herself the same goal and is well on her way to smashing it again," says Gagen.

Private Discussion Groups

Teachers can also extend the classroom discussion by setting up a private group. You can start a discussion by posing a kick-off question, run a poll, and share videos which provide additional context for a book.

"It's a great way for students to start learning how to verbally express their thoughts about their favorite (or least favorite) books in a safe environment. Having the time to really think about their responses and reply via typed text gives them the opportunity to form well-argued responses," says Gagen.

Don't just limit yourself to discussions about the books you are studying. You can also engage your students with conversations about the book they wish more people would read, the books they would want with them if they were stranded on a desert island, and who their favorite authors are.

Gagen says that a Goodreads group is a great place for students to learn how to interact professionally online in a safe environment. She advises setting rules for your online space before getting started.

"Make sure you model a response to a question, or a post so that your students know what you expect and then let them explore!" she said.

Write Book Reviews

Teachers can also have their students write book reviews on Goodreads as part of their assignments. Jennifer Roberts encourages her students to look at an example review from a previous student, and then submit a link to their reviews in a Google Form. (You can find her class instructions here

Share Your Own Love of Reading!

"It's one of the few [social media] platforms where I will openly connect with [students]. I comment on their progress and they on mine. They will send me a message or a recommendation and it's a great way to encourage their love of reading," Gagen says. "They also love the ability to connect with their classmates, and even friends in older year levels. This ability to connect digitally with older students has been really valuable for our advanced readers in year 7 and 8. It means that they can talk with the older students about books even though they may not get to see them at school."

"It's one of the foundations of my teacher librarian practices," the Australian teacher says of Goodreads. "I use it religiously to track my own reading progress for the year, and to connect not only with my students, but with my personal friends, colleagues, and new professional contacts."

Getting Started on Goodreads

1.) Ask your students to create a Goodreads account-membership is free. Remember they need to be at least 13 years old, as this is the minimum age to sign up. Recommend that students sign up with their first name and last initial, and instruct them to set their profiles to viewable only by friends on the Settings tab of their Account Settings.

2.) Create your own private group and invite your students to it. Add the book(s) you are studying to the group book shelf and create some initial discussion topics.

3.) If you want to have your students set a reading goal, ask them to set their goal in the Goodreads Reading Challenge [link].

4.) Have your students search for and rate 10 to 20 of their favorite books or books they have read recently. Make sure they are adding them to their Read shelf too. TIP: A really fun way to do this is to have your students download the Goodreads app on their smartphone and then use the scanner to scan covers of books on shelves in your classroom, the school library, or at home.

5.) Educate them on where their discussion is public and private. Comments on another student's review will be public (all reviews are public). Comments inside your private group will only be seen by you and the other students in your class.

6.) Ask them to add the book you are studying to their Currently Reading shelf. They will then be able to update progress as they read. (Be sure to choose whether you are reading in print or digitally so you can update by page number or % read.)

7.) If you have questions, please email support@goodreads.com and our team will be happy to help!

For more ideas from teachers, see these posts:
Real-World Tasks in the ELA Classroom: Goodreads
10 Clever Ways to Use Goodreads in the Classroom

What have we missed? Do you have additional suggestions on how to use Goodreads in the classroom and inspire a love of reading with students? Are you a teacher who uses Goodreads with students?

Check out more recent blogs:
Great Children's Books for Young History Buffs
Rick Riordan's Books to Hook Middle School Readers
How to Encourage Kids to Read (Plus Some Modern Children's Classics)

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Miller, Donalyn. The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child. Jossey-Bass, 2009.

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Donalyn Miller says she has yet to meet a child she can'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.

In the book, you'll find:

Hands-on strategies for managing and improving your own school library

Tactics for helping students walk on their own two feet and continue the reading habit after they've finished with your class

Data from student surveys and end-of-year feedback that proves how well the Miller Method works

The Book Whisperer 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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The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child

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Amazon.com: The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child: 0884430278273: Miller, Donalyn, Anderson, Jeff: Books

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101 Books My Reluctant Readers Love to Read

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101 Books My Reluctant Readers Love to Read

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from Kelly Gallagher

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101 Books Reluctant Readers Love to Read

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Gallagher, K. (2009). Readicide: How schools are killing reading and what you can co about it. Stenhouse Publishers.

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readicide: how schools are killing reading and what you can do about it

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Readicide: How Schools Are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It

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Readicide: How Schools Are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It [Gallagher, Mr. Kelly] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Readicide: How Schools Are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It