The 6 Literacy Levers: Creating a Community of Readers

by Brad R. Gustafson

Every student has the right to learn how to read. But learning how to read isn’t enough. Students must also want to read. Students deserve a literacy-rich environment in which reading is championed by all leaders serving in their school--whether in formal or informal leadership roles. This book provides educators the tools and culture-building strategies needed to help all students fall in love with reading. And it will help you co-create a community of readers that challenges and inspires. Filled with inspiring stories and practical advice and strategies, The 6 Literacy Levers is a book that will transform the literacy culture wherever you serve.

Genres: Education

253 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 6, 2022

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many great ideas! This is one I want on my personal shelf to refer to often to evaluate how I am doing as a literacy leader.

[Steph Kenific · Rating 3 out of 5]

An upbeat and entirely positive guide to building a culture of reading within a school community. The author encourages each of us to see ourselves as literacy leaders and leverage our talents, positions, and relationships to advance literacy in our communities. I read this text with a group, and I was grateful for the opportunities it invited for us to put those ideas into practice.

I’m not convinced there was enough content to drive the writing of an entire book; some of the metaphors felt pretty strained, and there was quite a lot of overlap from chapter to chapter. However, if you’re looking for a book that will energize you or your staff to spread reading joy, this is the book.

[MaryAlice · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides concrete ideas that can be easily implemented and provides inspiration to fine tune your own personal literacy compass. Gustafson encourages the reader to reflect on your school’s literacy vision and is filled with a wide variety of suggestions to promote reading for pleasure.

[Nikki Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very eye-opening, truly highlighting the importance of building a community of readers. It illustrates why simply teaching a student how to read without teaching them to enjoy reading is truly teaching them nothing at all. It certainly made me rethink so many practices in my classroom and how I could make them better!

[Dave Stagnitta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gives insight to strategies and tools to become a literacy leader in you classroom and school. Success with literacy is one of the key components to student success and this book will help educators unlock a students full potential.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great title for anyone who is interested in literacy leadership.
The author Brad Gustafson gives insight into creating a professional community that champions reading.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an inspirational book to read if you are ready to build a community of readers and writers in your classroom and school building. There are so many ideas to build this culture of literacy. This book could be useful for college students, teachers, principals, and other administrators.

[Liam Dawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Brad Gustafson does a phenomenal job illuminating the #literacylevers to support a community a readers. The tips provided in his story are approachable and can be implemented within your own school. A great read.