Researchers and practitioners stand together: the practice of reading aloud throughout the grades is not only viable, it's also best practice. This passionate book reinforces readers' confidence to continue the practice of reading aloud and presents the research base to defend the practice in grades K-12. It also offers significant practical insights to strengthen instructional practice — answering the questions of why and how we should read aloud. Thoughtful and thorough, the book provides advice about how to use read-alouds most effectively, along with recommendations for books to share with children. It gives you everything you need to support, sustain, and celebrate the power of reading aloud.