This essential resource showcases renowned educator Phyllis Hunter'spivotal guidance for leaders, teachers, parents, and concernedcitizens about how best to serve the literacy needs of studentsof colour.Hunter addresses 12 pivotal understandings and practices thatencourage successful reading that every educator who works with adiverse student population should understand. As Ms. Hunter maintains,“Reading is a civil right.”As an advisor to thePresident of the USA, Phyllis C. Hunterhas undoubted authority as an education expert. Well-curatedclass libraries with books that hold upa mirror to children of colour are at the core of Hunter’sapproach. Hunter is driven by the belief that all children can, andshould, achieve highly and that reading is the root to this success. Rachel Clarke, Independent ReadingConsultant
