Recommendations and reviews
Books, websites, research papers, podcasts – if you’re looking for useful information about literacy for older children and teenagers, The Literacy Hub is a great place to start!
There is a bewildering array of education resources out there, and some are better quality and more relevant than others. That’s why I’ve created a searchable collection of reviews, with a focus on resources that are relevant to teaching literacy to older children and teenagers.
These reviews and recommendations are written with educators in mind, and so many of the resources ‘bridge the gap’ between research and teaching.
Whether you want a quick introduction to retrieval practice, tips for supporting pupils with dyslexia, or a guide to English spelling, The Literacy Hub can help you identify which resources contain the information you need.
I regularly update these recommendations as I come across new resources, and I’m continuing to revisit the best picks from my literacy teaching collection. If you think there’s a great resource that I’ve missed, please let me know!
Search for Top Recommendations using the Topic filter to read The Literacy Hub’s round-up of the best picks for each topic.
The Reading Mind
An excellent introduction to the main processes involved in reading, from decoding and fluency, to comprehension and motivation
Reading for Life
A forthright history of the main ideas in teaching reading, together with some practical guidance for teaching
Ending the Reading Wars
An excellent paper for educators who are serious about getting to grips with research into how we learn to read
Dyslexia – A Very Short Introduction
An excellent introduction to the causes of dyslexia, written by a leading UK expert
Melissa and Lori Love Literacy
Melissa and Lori are former teachers, and this podcast follows their journey to improve their knowledge of literacy teaching