This book is essential for teachers who have, or plan to have, a classroom library. Topics range from practical library management best practices to developing a culture of diversity supported by the classroom collection.

Judy A. Henning, Assistant Professor and Administrator of the School Librarian Endorsement Program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney

This text makes clear the importance of an under-explored topic: the classroom library. From setting up a culturally responsive environment of texts to lessons on working with school media specialists, this book offers something for both beginning teachers as they plan and build their libraries and those teachers looking for new ways to encourage literacy within their established classrooms.

Kathy R. Fox, professor, department of early childhood, elementary, middle, literacy, and special education, Watson College of Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Based on extensive research and the collaboration of practitioners across the field, The Classroom Library: A Catalyst for Literacy Instruction is a practical guide for establishing and using the classroom library as an integral part of the LA program to engage, validate, and develop EVERY child as lifelong readers.

Sandy Ruvalcaba Carrillo, resource teacher of bilingual students