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 Literacy View
The Literacy View is a podcast that isn’t afraid to tackle controversial topics
The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading
An excellent introduction to the science (and art!) of reading from an incredibly clear communicator
Unlocking Literacy
An informative book that integrates knowledge of etymology, morphology and phonics with practical lesson suggestions
Thinking Reading
A short but important examination of what it takes to teach adolescents to read
Bringing Words to Life
Packed with practical advice, Bringing Words to Life is rightly one of the best-known books about teaching vocabulary
Melissa and Lori Love Literacy
Melissa and Lori are former teachers, and this podcast follows their journey to improve their knowledge of literacy teaching
Understanding and Teaching Reading Comprehension
A great textbook for understanding the processes involved in reading comprehension
Closing the Reading Gap
Wide-ranging introduction to what reading involves and some guidance on how to teach it
Reading Road Trip
A practical and time-efficient podcast from the International Dyslexia Association, Ontario