"Handbook of Early Literacy Research"

Susan B. Neuman (Editor), David K. Dickinson (Editor) The Gilford Press, 2001. Available through amazon.com

Summary:

Integrating insights from a range of disciplinary perspectives, the book promotes cross-fertilization of ideas and practices and explores how we might provide all children with the strongest possible literacy foundations. The authors, a group of leading authorities in the field, address theoretical perspectives; knowledge and skills; home, community, and school influences; instructional materials; and classroom practices. A sampling of topics includes alphabetic anxiety, invented spelling, bilingual children, phonics, literature-based instruction, and one-on-one tutoring.