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The Book Whisperer

Donalyn Miller was a 6th grade language arts teacher in Texas who is said to have a “gift": She can turn even the most reluctant (or, in her words, “dormant”) readers into students who can’t put their books down. This blog is no longer being updated.

Education Opinion Share a Story, Shape a Future 2011: The Power of a Book
As part of the 3rd Annual Share a Story/ Shape a Future blog event, Donalyn Miller and other bloggers celebrate the Power of a Book.
Donalyn Miller, March 7, 2011
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Education Opinion Children's Literature Assembly's 2011 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts
Donalyn Miller shares the Children's Literature Assembly's 2011 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts
Donalyn Miller, February 24, 2011
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Education Opinion Catching Fire
Donalyn Miller and her students help their new student teacher discover the power of books and reading.
Donalyn Miller, February 7, 2011
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Education Opinion Holiday #bookaday Wrap-Up and 2011 Reading Challenges
Donalyn Miller shares the books she read during her holiday #bookaday challenge and encourages readers to create or join reading challenges in 2011.
Donalyn Miller, January 2, 2011
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Education Opinion It's the End of the World As We Know It: The Rise of Dystopian YA
Donalyn Miller examines the current trend in dystopian young adult literature and provides book recommendations for outstanding dystopian YA.
Donalyn Miller, December 29, 2010
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Education Opinion Holiday Plans
Donalyn Miller and her students look forward to the upcoming holiday break by making reading plans.
Donalyn Miller, December 11, 2010
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Education Opinion Best Books of 2010
Donalyn Miller shares her favorite books of 2010 through the Twitter chat #titletalk.
Donalyn Miller, November 29, 2010
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Education Opinion ARC's Float On Campaign
Donalyn Miller promotes the ARC's Float On campaign, where book reviewers and bloggers can donate the free books they receive to local classrooms and charities.
Donalyn Miller, November 4, 2010
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Education Opinion RIF Study: Access to Books Vital to Children's Success
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) announces report findings that prove access to print materials positively affects children's reading performance and interest in reading.
Donalyn Miller, September 25, 2010
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Education Opinion Literature Is Our Network: Speak Loudly for Speak
Donalyn Miller describes recent attempts to ban Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak and the public outcry against book banning.
Donalyn Miller, September 19, 2010
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Education Opinion How to Accelerate a Reader
Donalyn Miller identifies the components of independent reading programs that work.
Donalyn Miller, September 5, 2010
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Education Opinion Classroom Library Lost in Flooding
Donalyn Miller asks readers to contribute books to a colleague who recently lost classroom materials in a flood.
Donalyn Miller, August 31, 2010
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Education Opinion Book-a-Day Challenge Wrap-up Post
Donalyn Miller is selected one of three finalists for Texas' Elementary Teacher of the Year. She wraps up her summer Book-a-Day challenge and looks ahead to another incredible school year.
Donalyn Miller, August 24, 2010
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Education Opinion 48 Hour Read-a-Thon
Join Donalyn Miller in the Unputdownable's 48 hour Read-a-Thon
Donalyn Miller, July 30, 2010
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