The Literacy 50 - A Q&A Handbook for Teachers

by Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington

Teachers have questions, and nobody knows that better than Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular "Melissa & Lori Love Literacy" podcast. They have assembled the questions teachers ask them most about how children learn to read and provided solid, evidence-based answers inspired by interviews with their expert guests. Their handy Q&A guide can be read from cover to cover, in sections, or by question, as your schedule allows. Written in a teacher-next-door style, it offers solid advice, references to reliable research, and many teaching ideas to implement immediately. Turn to it like a trusted colleague who can answer your most pressing questions about phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Thanks to this essential new book, understanding the science of reading became easier and more fascinating.

Product details

Publisher: ‎Scholastic Professional (June 11, 2024)
Language: ‎English
Paperback: ‎160 pages
ISBN-10: ‎1546121862

Editorial Reviews

“A must-read…. Melissa and Lori have taken the five pillars identified by the National Reading Panel, opened them up, and made them accessible to teachers. They ignore the
noise and focus on winning for kids and the educators who serve them.”
— KAREEM WEAVER, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Fulcrum; NAACP Oakland's 2nd Vice President and Education Committee Chair
 
“Melissa and Lori are like the late-night hosts of the literacy world. Here, they consolidate the best of the learning we’ve come to count on them to provide. We thank them both for a book that is navigable, practical—and fun! What a resource. You’ll be keeping it at your elbow!”
— DAVID AND MEREDITH LIBEN, authors of Know Better, Do Better—Comprehension: Fueling the Reading Brain With Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Rich Language
 
“Literacy education has a deficit. It’s not, thankfully, one of knowledge, but of how to organize that knowledge. With its beautifully laid out chapters, podcast links, and practice frameworks, this book will stand the test of time as an indispensable solution. Educators looking for breadth and depth on the five pillars of reading need look no further.”
— LYN STONE, educational linguist, literacy coach, author, and Chief Executive Officer, Lifelong Literacy

About the Authors

Lori Sappington is a former elementary and high school ELA teacher and district coach. She holds a BA in Elementary Education and English, an MEd with Reading Specialist certification, and an Advanced Leadership Certificate from Towson University. She co-hosts the popular podcast “Melissa & Lori Love Literacy” with Melissa Loftus.

Melissa Loftus is a former middle school ELA teacher and district coach. She holds a BA in Education and English, an MEd with Reading Specialist certification, and is National Board-Certified. She co-hosts the popular podcast “Melissa & Lori Love Literacy” with Lori Sappington.

Lori Sappington is a former elementary and high school ELA teacher and district coach. She holds a BA in Elementary Education and English, an MEd with Reading Specialist certification, and an Advanced Leadership Certificate from Towson University. She co-hosts the popular podcast “Melissa & Lori Love Literacy” with Melissa Loftus.

Melissa Loftus is a former middle school ELA teacher and district coach. She holds a BA in Education and English, an MEd with Reading Specialist certification, and is National Board-Certified. She co-hosts the popular podcast “Melissa & Lori Love Literacy” with Lori Sappington.

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