This Is a Great Book!" champions the belief that having a wide range of "great" books to read is essential to students' becoming lifelong readers. Based on extensive research, this highly readable book includes recommended titles that cover a spectrum of developmental stages, from early chapter books to young adult novels. The 101 literacy events include a wealth of practical strategies: more than 50 reproducible activities, assessment profiles, and inventories for easy classroom use. Committed to nurturing the love of reading, this passionate book invites readers to dig deeper by responding through writing, discussion, the arts, media, and more. | This Is a Great Book by Larry Swartz, Paperback | Indigo Chapters