L.M. Elliott is a best-selling author of historical and biographical fiction. Her middle grade and YA novels explore a variety of eras, including the American Revolution, Great Depression, WWII, and the Cold War. She has also published a number of picture books for younger readers, featuring a raccoon named Hunter.
Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., is a bilingual speech and language pathologist and certified dyslexia specialist. Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan’s research interests include the development of language and literacy skills among Spanish-speaking English learners. She has worked with teams of researchers designing assessments and interventions for English learners who struggle with reading.
Learn how technology tools can support struggling students and those with learning disabilities in acquiring background knowledge and vocabulary, improving their reading comprehension, and making connections between reading and writing.
Even the youngest child is somewhere on the path to becoming a reader. Learn more about emergent readers, and a tips to ksupport their literacy growth.
