"This book should be on every reading professional�s shelf and placed in the hands of teachers in every
community and school district. It is a fine contribution both to our knowledge base and to classroom practice promoting
effective early reading and writing instruction."
--From the foreword by Alan Farstrup, Executive Director, International Reading Association
"How wonderful to find a professional book that is just right for teachers of young children! Beginning Reading
and Writing is practical, insightful, up-to-date, and focused on early childhood issues. The authors address a
range of topics, reflect a sound knowledge base, and always respect the expertise and beliefs of classroom teachers."
--Carol Avery, Former President of the National Council of Teachers of English
"The authors writing for this volume comprise a virtual Who's Who of early literacy acquisition. The collected
papers represent a best-evidence synthesis of what we know about crafting truly effective early literacy instructional
environments."
--Richard. L. Allington, Fien Professor of Education, University of Florida
Submitted by Teachers College Press Web Site, December, 2001
Summary
In this long-awaited volume, outstanding scholars in the area of early literacy provide concrete strategies
for achieving excellence in literacy instruction. In a teacher-friendly format, Beginning Reading and Writing presents
current, research-based information on the advances and refinements in the areas of emerging literacy and the early
stages of formal instruction in reading and writing. Filled with suggestions for classroom practice, this book
is a valuable resource for pre-service and inservice teachers of pre-kindergarten through grade two. It is also
an excellent guide for policy makers, administrators, and supervisors as they plan and implement State and local
early literacy initiatives.
