This book has a short review of current research on reading which is followed by a lot of practical information about encouraging reading in the classroom. Good stuff.
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My mother is a fan of this book and recommended it to me. Personally, I'm more ambivalent than her. Much of it seemed rather gimmicky and with little educational value (think read-alouds, reading corners, book commercials). I would have preferred more intrinsic value and less silly stuff (I almost expected a chapter on sandwich board spinners to get kids' attention). ( )

Good strategies/activities to do with students to get them into reading. ( )

Building not only the skill to read, but the will to read. Layne introduces many practical ideas and experiences from the trenches about supporting students in building the will to read at all levels. He includes an active role for the school librarian. I finished the book feeling inspired, validated, and ready to implement some ideas that were new to me and to think of ways to continue to improve what is already being done. ( )

This book was an easy comfortable read. it did not bog you down with statistics,professional jargon, or buzz words. There were a great many ideas that I can begin using immediately and some that are great for long range plans. This book should be read bby ALL teachers and school ibrarians, not just reading teachers. ( )