The Book Whisperer

In The Book Whisperer, Donalyn Miller shares her innovative approach to teaching reading in her sixth-grade classroom. By moving away from traditional methods like book reports and worksheets, she empowers students with the choice of what to read and fosters a love for literature through independent reading and a rich classroom library. Her infectious zeal for reading results in her students not only consuming an impressive average of forty books a year but also achieving high standardized test scores, while developing a lifelong passion for reading. The audiobook also features a valuable list of recommended children's literature to assist parents and educators in engaging young readers.