Reluctant Readers Deserve to Be Seen—Tillit’s Books Make That Happen
“Tillit’s focus on high-interest, lower-level books fill a major need for school libraries. Reluctant readers deserve, more than anyone, to see themselves in the books that they read. Tillit’s books fill that void providing comfort, hope, and recognition to so many readers who are searching for that.”
M.K. — School Librarian, Aiken, South Carolina
Books That Speak to Struggling Readers—And Keep Them Reading
“LB Tillit is an insightful author who understands the complexities of urban youth. My special education students who not only are learning disabled but English Language Learners as well, were able to relate to the complicated life of her characters. The chapters in her books keep kids with short attention spans interested and engaged. The conversations we had after each chapter were authentic and helped me learn about my student’s complicated lives. Our school social worker even uses her books for bibliotherapy groups. (click to read more)
After reaching out to LB via email many years ago she personally answered my students’ questions about life as an author. When she was visiting Chicago, she offered to come to my classroom and speak with them. It was an amazing opportunity for my students to talk to an author who “gets” them!!
As a special education junior high teacher, it is difficult to find age-appropriate books at my student’s level. But LB’s books do just that. I highly recommend her books for reluctant and struggling readers. Special education, general education, social workers, counselors, librarians should check out her books and get them on the shelves!”
C. D. — Junior High Special Education/ELL Reading Teacher, Cicero, Illinois
I will continue to use my background as a teacher, my education in literacy and reading, and my own personal experiences as a struggling reader in crafting more literature and resources.
Free Reading Guides!
I am excited to provide teachers with the following free reading guides for their classrooms. The reading guides will help the reader focus on building vocabulary, strengthen reading fluency, follow the plot, focus on themes, use inferring skills, and discover character growth. It will provide opportunities for readers to engage in authentic discussion while encouraging an understanding of varying perspectives. Enjoy!
