The Literacy 50

Teachers have questions, and nobody knows that better than Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular "Melissa & Lori Love Literacy" podcast. They have assembled the questions teachers ask them most about how children learn to read–and provided solid, evidence-based answers inspired by interviews with their expert guests. Their handy Q&A guide can be read from cover to cover, in sections, or by question, as your schedule allows. Written in a teacher-next-door style, it offers solid advice, references to reliable research, and lots of teaching ideas to put into action immediately. Turn to it as you would a trusted colleague who can answer your most pressing questions about phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Understanding the science of reading just got easier and more fascinating, thanks to this essential new book.

• Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular "Melissa & Lori Love Literacy" podcast, have assembled the questions teachers ask them most about how children learn to read–and provided solid, evidence-based answers inspired by interviews with their expert guests
• Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format with podcast links, research tips, and ready-to-use tools such as checklists and planning guides.
• Organized by the National Reading Panel's five pillars of reading (Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension) to help teachers find what they need quickly.
• Supports teachers implementing any evidence-based literacy program
• Features the most frequently asked questions by listeners of the popular "Melissa & Laurie Love Literacy" podcast