Whole books have gradually lost their place in many classrooms, as packed curricula and an increasing reliance on short texts and excerpts leave little time for reading complete books. In this episode, literacy expert Jen Serravallo explains why whole-book reading matters and shares practical ways teachers can make room for it again, even when they're required to follow a prescribed curriculum.
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