When teaching reading, the focus tends to be on skills instruction. But how can you teach the "how" without the "why"? This impassioned book offers a solid plan for engaging even the most reluctant reader. From read-alouds to creating reading lounges to author visits and so much more, this book will help schools create a vibrant reading culture. The book also includes reminiscences from many of today`s well-known children`s and young adult authors — Mem Fox, Sharon Draper, Eric Rohman, Neal Shusterman, among others — about the teacher who ignited their passion for reading. Packed with practical ways to engage and inspire readers from kindergarten through high school, this book is a "must-have" on every teacher's professional bookshelf.