Danny Brassell, Ph.D., is an experienced classroom teacher who has worked with students ranging from preschoolers to rocket scientists. The author of 15 books and over 50 articles in magazines, newspapers, journals, and textbooks, Danny is the founder of The Lazy Readers' Book Club. Using humor, music, and games, Danny has spoken to over 2,000 audiences at conferences, school districts, and associations around the world to celebrate and honor the hard work of teachers, administrators, and parents in inspiring a lifelong passion for learning in children.<br>Mike McQueen, M.A.Ed., is an award-winning teacher-librarian, author, and professional speaker. Mike overcame his own academic struggles as a young boy and now receives international recognition for his expertise with literacy and technology. He spent over 20 years teaching in a variety of at-risk schools at both the elementary and high school levels. Mike has written numerous books for education and speaks at conferences and school all over the world.<br>
Make over your reading routine with fun activities that will engage even the most reluctant readers. This action plan offers techniques to ignite a passion for reading at all levels with classroom-tested activities that bring the joy of reading and build the confidence of struggling readers. Based on current research and classroom observations, this resource helps students engage with fiction and nonfiction texts, strengthens their vocabulary skills, and fosters a lifelong love of reading.