Summer Book Club 2018: Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman @StenhousePub #LitEssentials
I am pleased and honored to share that we will be reading Literacy Essentials: Engagement, Excellence, and Equity for All Learners by Regie Routman (Stenhouse, 2018) for our summer book club. I've already read it and can attest to its excellence as a literacy resource for all educators. From May through July, contributors will post their thinking and takeaways on this collaborative blog while reading the book.
This is the 2nd professional resource we have explored together; last summer we read and responded to Becoming a Literacy Leader: Supporting Learning and Change, 2nd edition by Jennifer Allen (Stenhouse, 2016). To read some of the posts related to Jen's excellent resource, enter "Becoming a Literacy Leader" in the search bar of this blog.
So who is this "we"? Last year, I opened up Reading by Example to other thought leaders in the field of literacy and leadership. Their posts made this site such a stronger resource. Featured writers for last year's book study can be found on the "Contributors" page. The following educators are able & excited to participate in this year's study group:
Paige Bergin, Instructional Coach
Carrie Krieder, Middle School Reading Specialist
Jen McDonough, Literacy Specialist
Heather McKay, Literacy Specialist
Annie Palmer, Literacy Coach
Lee Shupe, Middle School Math Teacher
The rest of this post attempts to answer questions related to the book study.
How will I know when a contributor publishes a response to Literacy Essentials?
There are a couple of ways to follow along with this book club. You can sign up with your email to receive a message every time someone posts a response here. If you have a free Wordpress account, you can follow this blog, which means that any new posts will show up in your WordPress Reader. In addition, all posts will be shared out on Twitter with the hashtag #LitEssentials and include the @StenhousePub handle. (FYI - Regie is active on Twitter too!) If you prefer Facebook, new posts will be published on this blog's page.
How can I participate?
One of the best parts of blogging is the participatory nature of the medium. Readers can leave a comment on a post and potentially initiate a discussion with the writer. They can also share out a post on social media for colleagues and followers to read and join in on the conversation. The possibilities for learning online increases the likelihood of unexpected and impactful experiences.
If you think you would like to be a contributor to this site, possibly now and in the future, please submit your request using the form on the Contributors page.
How can I get a copy of Literacy Essentials?
Stenhouse Publishers offers copies of Regie's book to purchase. You can get a print copy, the eBook version or both. Go to their website: https://www.stenhouse.com/literacyessentials
Didn't get your questions answered here? Anything else worth mentioning regarding this book club? Please post in the comments!