Timothy R. Blair has created a straightforward, easy-to-use guide that prepares teachers to teach reading in today’s culturally diverse classrooms. The Second Edition offers a natural and relaxed writing style that simulates a sense of a conversation between the author and the reader, and encourages today’s reading teachers to believe in their professional abilities It’s clear, comprehensible presentations provides students the latest information on effective reading strategies and culturally responsive instruction in today’s elementary and middle school classrooms.