Some of the chapter titles are familiar and some are new. In addition to the introduction, there are ten powerful chapters that support reading aloud as a pathway to literacy as well as family, classroom, and school community building. She convincingly makes the case that illiteracy hurts individuals, families, and communities. She cites current stats for the consequences for youth, particularly those living in poverty, who lack literacy skills that can lead to them dropping out of school. In her introduction, Cyndi includes references to research that provides evidence for the critical importance of frequent regular reading and the benefits of reading aloud. Cyndi Giorgis, professor of children’s and young adult literature at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, has updated the statistics found in previous editions. First published in 1982, this 8 th edition includes updates, new chapters, and additional sub-sections in the “giant treasury of great read-aloud books,” which is the heart of this book.Ĭo-author and editor Dr. When I was serving in K-12 schools and classrooms, I always had the latest edition at hand for my personal reference as well as for the classroom teachers and families whom I served. "As I read this treasure of a book, I became more and more fascinated with its contents.I give it my unqualified recommendation.It is my pleasure to review the newest edition of Jim Trelease’s Read-Aloud Handbook. "Fresh, vital, and inspirational.bravo for Trelease! I urge everyone who cares about literacy-and that should include people without children-to read this book." - Los Angeles Herald Examiner " The Read-Aloud Handbook promises to give parents, teachers, and all others who care about children, reading, and the pursuit of happiness new inspiration." - The Denver Post The Read-Aloud Handbook offers useful hints as to why the experience is so mutually rewarding and how to make it work." -Arthur Schlesinger "Reading aloud is a joyous experience for child and for parent. Bravo!" -Rosemary Wells, author of the Max and Ruby series Cyndi Giorgis has done a magnificent job updating this classic for today's readers. "Now, more than ever in the age of screens, this book is needed. It's about time that parents, teachers, and children spend together in a loving, sharing way." - The Washington Post "This book is about more than reading aloud.
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