February 27, 2025
Current Literacy PhD student Ciera Harris will release her new book, on March 18th. This book aims to help teachers focus on teaching critical thinking alongside essential literacy components like decoding and vocabulary. Published by Wiley/Jossey-Bass, Ciera's book incorporates much of the research she has conducted during her studies at St. John's, and she is excited to share it with educators!
You can find the book here: https://cieraharristeaching.com/the-thinking-reader
The Thinking Reader by Ciera Harris
Overwhelmed with mandates, outdated curricula, and increasing demands, teachers are often left wondering if they’re truly making an impact. The Thinking Reader by Ciera Harris is here to offer a transformative approach to literacy instruction.
The Thinking Reader focuses on equipping teachers to develop students into independent, reflective, and resilient thinkers. The book integrates the science of reading with actionable strategies to address the challenges teachers face daily.