How fortunate are we that Tom and Rebecca – classroom teachers, school librarians, and experienced Library of Congress Teachers in Residence – have teamed to write Literature and Primary Sources: The Perfect Pairing for Student Learning. Whether you choose to read it from cover to cover to absorb all the content and ideas that they share or to pop in and out of chapters as you need them, your instruction and your students' learning will be the better for it.

Audrey P. Church, Professor of School Librarianship, Longwood University

School librarians and classroom teachers alike will appreciate the expert advice and resources provided to implement in our own programs. Tom and Rebecca have done an outstanding job of offering ways to differentiate across multiple grade levels and have equipped readers with teaching methods to replicate with our students. This book gives me the confidence I need to enact these strategies in my lessons today.

Amy Hermon, School Librarian and Host of School Librarians United Podcast

Literature and Primary Sources is a must-read for school librarians of all grades whether you are just getting started with primary sources or are looking to expand upon your current lessons. This book has it all, from preparing and implementing to analyzing and reflecting on teaching with primary sources paired with a wide range of literature. This is THE quintessential book for school librarians looking to further develop their teachings of primary sources.

Amanda M Jones, 2021 SLJ School Librarian of the Year and Author

A resourceful tool for educators seeking to create more engaging and informative lessons that connect literature with the rich tapestry of historical and cultural contexts.

School Library Journal

This text is an excellent resource for teachers wishing to develop deeper levels of understanding for students engaged in literary study.

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