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The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child Audiobook
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Donalyn Miller is a dedicated teacher who says she has yet to meet a child she couldn't turn into a reader. In The Book Whisperer, Miller takes us inside her sixth grade classroom to reveal the secrets of her powerful but unusual instructional approach. Rejecting book reports, comprehension worksheets, and other aspects of conventional instruction, Miller embraces giving students an individual choice in what they read, combined with a program for independent reading. She also focuses on building a classroom library of high-interest books, and above all on modeling appropriate and authentic reading behaviors. Her zeal for reading is infectious and inspiring, and the results speak for themselves. No matter how far behind Miller's students may be when they start out, they end up reading an average of forty books per year, achieving high scores on standardized tests, and internalizing a love for reading that lasts long after they've left her class.
Travel alongside the author as she leads her students to discover the ample rewards of reading and literature. Brought to life with Miller's passionate voice, The Book Whisperer will help teachers support students of all levels on their path to reading success. This book also includes a dynamite list of recommended "kid lit" to help parents and teachers find the books that students really like to read.
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"Okay...so I am a Home School Mom...so I often find myself looking for great books on what has worked for amazing teachers. Those teachers that think outside the box to INSPIRE kids! This book is great stuff! I have "accidentally" checked this book out twice. Both times I read the entire thing! I have a soon to be 3rd grader...and this book is based on a 6th grade class. However, this time around it has inspired me to focus on creating a love of reading at this level for my 8 year old this year! I can not wait to dive in and help her find her fave genre!"
— Dawn (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Miller provides many tips for teachers and parents and includes a useful list of ultimate reading suggestions picked by her students. This outstanding contribution to the literature is highly recommended for teachers, parents, and others serving young students.”
— Library Journal (starred review) -
“Although aimed at teachers, this book will also definitely appeal to parents interested in encouraging their children to read.”
— Booklist -
Miller provides many tips for teachers and parents and includes a useful list of ultimate reading suggestions picked by her students. This outstanding contribution to the literature is highly recommended for teachers, parents, and others serving young students.
— Library Journal Starred Review -
“Donalyn Miller deftly describes the inherent need children have to engage with books, intellectually and emotionally. The book is a timely and rare gift for teachers.”
— Ellin Oliver Keene -
“Runnette’s deep, assured voice is both informative and accessible. Huber, who narrates the bulk of the book, has a brighter tone that focuses on motivating listeners to implement the book’s suggestions. She is clear and emotive, and complements Runnett’s more professorial tone.”
— AudioFile
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" This book was so good that it makes me want to move back to Texas, with the hope of ever teaching with Donalyn Miller. Free choice reading is a critical component in developing a persons' love of reading. Doing away with assigned book units and letting kids choose what they want to read out of a specific, and possibly assigned, genre is the way to go. I found this book to be extremely inspirational. "
— Katy, 2/16/2014 -
" Very insightful. Challenged my philosophy of reading philosophy. I'm excited to incorporate her ideas into my classroom! "
— Naomi, 2/14/2014 -
" Took me a while to get through, but some interesting ideas how to encourage kids to read and set a positive example as an adult who reads. "
— Maureen, 2/14/2014 -
" well-written, inspiring. most certainly worth a read for every educator. "
— Jess, 2/11/2014 -
" This book was inspirational and I would read recommend it to my teacher friends and reading specialist friends. A lifelong love of reading is what I wanted to give my young students and what I hope to inspire in the future as a reading specialist working with teachers and students. "
— Alexandra, 2/3/2014 -
" This book makes me want to teach reading language arts! I agree with so much of what the author says about how students become readers that a part of me does wish I could have my own classroom to really grow readers on a daily basis. Instead, I will continue to do it from the library. The only thing I didn't appreciate was how underused the school library seemed to be. "
— Nicole, 1/31/2014 -
" The best teaching book that I have ever read. Every teacher should be required to read this book! "
— Alison, 1/19/2014 -
" Every teachers must read this amazing book. Students deserves it! "
— Yamina_b, 1/18/2014 -
" Amazing. I wish more teachers would read this! "
— Caitlin, 1/18/2014 -
" Excellent book! Every teacher should read this! "
— Meredith, 12/24/2013 -
" I am totally changing my reading program in the fall based on this book and Nancie Atwell's The Reading Zone. I'm very excited to have someone to point to, quote, and will show what I believe. Thanks, Donalyn! "
— Denise, 12/17/2013 -
" So inspiring. I wish I could give this book to every parent and every teacher I know. "
— Barbara, 12/3/2013 -
" I think Donalyn Miller is my soulmate- seriously. "
— Amy, 11/20/2013 -
" One of the best professional books I've read in the past five years. While I am not teaching in the classroom, I am going to try implementatin some of Miller's ideas into my library classes, especially for my 3rd and 4th graders. Fantatstic! "
— Shelley, 11/14/2013 -
" Loved it! It is perfect for any teacher who loves to read herself and wants her students to love it too. "
— Jen, 11/10/2013 -
" This teacher is ideal for sixth grade, fifth and on up! This is what I needed when I was still in the classroom. If only we could inoculate our reading teachers with her wisdom and experience! "
— Mary, 7/22/2013 -
" Love it! Devoured this book. Highly motivating to a reading teacher! "
— Brenda, 7/13/2013 -
" This is a must read for all teachers. It makes me excited about going back to school next month. I hope to instill a love of reading in my students just like Donalyn Miller did with hers. "
— Andrea, 4/10/2013 -
" This book was an easy read. The author's voice was clear and strong throughout the book. Now I better understand the vantage point of my students who do not "naturally" love books. It awakened my inner reader and I hope to use the ideas to awaken the inner reader in all my students! "
— Ericka, 3/22/2013 -
" Totally the teacher I want to be. Donalyn is my new hero! I agree with everything she thinks about the way to get students (and your own kids!) to love to read. Totally changed my classroom around in less than two weeks. My goal is to meet her someday and thank her. "
— Mary, 2/27/2013 -
" The examples and solid message that choice in reading, and time to read, are the key factors in creating great, lifelong readers are worth 5 stars. At some points it's a bit repetitive, but then, since few schools or reformers seem to understand this core message, repetition is a good thing! "
— Jane, 2/11/2013 -
" Changed my life!!! And my class!! "
— K.Butler, 12/13/2012 -
" This book talks about the importance of high interest, high volume reading for students. I had the opportunity to meet this amazing author and I can only hope that one day I can get my kids to be as "crazy" about reading as she has. :-) "
— Chelseakunkel, 8/11/2012 -
" Couldn't put it down! She's in the business of teaching the love of reading and we all would reap the rewards by following in her footsteps. "
— Buffie, 8/5/2012 -
" A must read for any teacher- future/ current! "
— Samantha, 3/22/2012 -
" Love this book, totally changed how I teach literacy in my classroom. I read it every year just to remind myself of how reading should be taught. "
— Alison, 3/20/2012
About Donalyn Miller
Donalyn Miller is a sixth grade language arts teacher at Trinity Meadows Intermediate School in Keller, Texas, and was a finalist for 2010 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year. She currently writes a blog, “The Book Whisperer,” for Education Week Teacher. Her articles about teaching literacy have appeared in publications such as Educational Leadership and the Washington Post.
About Hillary Huber
Hillary Huber, a Los Angeles–based voice talent with hundreds of commercials and promos under her belt, was bitten by the audiobook bug in 2005. She now records books on a regular basis and has been nominated for several Audie Awards and won numerous Earphones Awards.