Building Academic Literacy: Engaging All Learners in Every Classroom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781475823271)

Janet Angelis was a classroom teacher early in her career. She has devoted the latter part of her career to linking the worlds of research and practice. She has authored or coauthored numerous articles for practitioners, researchers, and the public and with Kristen Wilcox is the author of two books about effective practices.

Karen Polsinelli taught social studies at the upper elementary and middle level for more than 30 years. She is an experienced writer, presenter, and professional developer in a variety of research-based strategies for improving student learning.

Eija Rougle earned a PhD. in language and education and has been coaching teachers for over a decade; with Mary Adler, she is coauthor of Building Literacy through Classroom Discussion. Sheisa frequent speaker on language and literacy and is multi-lingual.

Johanna Shogan taught English language arts at the secondary level for 35 years and received recognized in Who's Who among America's Teachers. She has served as an officer of the New York State English Council and is a contributing writer for The Storytelling Classroom.