The Joy of Reading

The Joy of Reading, by Donalyn Miller and Teri S. Lesesne, is a practical guide for educators, librarians, and families, with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading in students. Drawing on decades of classroom experience, the authors explore what reading joy is, why it matters, and how school practices can sometimes undermine it. The book offers actionable strategies for increasing students' access to books, honoring their reading choices, encouraging authentic responses to texts, and building supportive reading communities-all aimed at creating conditions where joyful reading can thrive.