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Does quality matter? Books that children enjoy reading—however high or low they may be on the ladder of literary excellence—can be viewed as gateways to literacy.
Peer power Miller believes that children need to build a reading community of their own with their peers and independently.
Lois Ehlert on the flow of art and text As a graphic designer, Lois Ehlert has enjoyed the freedom of writing, illustrating, and designing her own books.
Working with a child who has a narrow range of interests Robert Naseef explains how teachers and parents can use a child’s narrow interests to build a relationship.
