Matching Books and Readers Helping English Learners in Grades K-6

Providing practical guidance and resources, this book helps teachers harness the power of children's literature for developing ELLs' literacy skills and language proficiency.

Nancy L. Hadaway, PhD, is Professor of Literacy Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. Her scholarly interests focus on the literacy issues of English learners. Dr. Hadaway has served on various state and national committees of professional literacy organizations; is a frequent conference presenter; and has published numerous articles, chapters, and books. She has been a committee member for several children\u2019s book awards. Terrell A. Young, EdD, is Professor of Literacy Education at Washington State University. Dr. Young\u2019s scholarly interests include literature-based practices, English language learners, and the creative process of authors and illustrators, and he has published widely on these topics. He is a member of the International Reading Association (IRA) Board of Directors (2009 to 2012) and a recipient of the IRA\u2019s Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award. He has been a committee member for many children\u2019s book awards.

\u0022Pizza,\u0022 Janet S. Wong I. Getting to Know English Learners \u0022How to Say Thy Name,\u0022 Yangsook Choi 1. English Learners 'Writing the Muslim American Experience,\u0022 Asma Mobin-Uddin 2. Matching Books to English Learners \u0022Only a Joke?: Humor as a Bridge between Cultures and Languages,\u0022 Uma Krishnaswami 3. English Learners\u2019 Academic and Social Language: Moving from Surviving to Thriving \u0022Creativity Begins at Home,\u0022 Pat Mora II. Selecting and Using Books with English Learners \u0022I Know the River Loves Me,\u0022 Maya Christina Gonzalez 4. Selecting and Using Fiction with English Learners in Grades K–6 \u0022Fear and Joy in Leaving Your Country,\u0022 Jorge Argueta 5. Selecting and Using Poetry with English Learners in Grades K–6 \u0022Books as Mirrors,\u0022 Lulu Delacre 6. Selecting and Using Nonfiction with English Learners in Grades K–6 \u0022I'm Learning to Speak English,\u0022 J. Patrick Lewis • Appendices: A. Books for Learning about Immigrants and English Learners B. Guidelines for Matching Literature to English Learner Proficiency Levels C. Children\u2019s Books for Social Language (Basic \u201cSurvival\u201d) Topics D. Narrow Reading Suggestions for Different Formats • Children's Books Cited