S9 E3 Whole Book Reading

Reading teachers chat with Jennifer Serravallo about students reading whole books. Serravallo argues that whole books are essential for empathy, sustained attention, and grappling with complex ideas, especially amid short-form media and AI. She describes curriculum solutions she's created to help teachers and schools encourage more whole-book reading in classrooms. Listeners will learn about scaffolds to support chapter-book reading, ideas for text-dependent yet responsive planning, and guidelines for selecting diverse, engaging book titles. Find out from Serravallo how whole-book study boosts growth, efficacy, and joy in reading!