"Young, Paige and Rasinski have hit the nail on the head in this brilliantly updated second edition. This book is grounded in reading science, but serves as a practical tool for teachers everywhere who do not want to sacrifice their own professional wisdom to a scripted curriculum. The authors lead with a deep trust in teachers to make pedagogical decisions. This is an essential guide to honor both the reading science and experience, or art, of teaching reading, so teachers can teach with both authority and heart." Melissa Cheesman Smith , Instructional Coach, Author "Too many conversations in literacy are bifurcated - polar extremes pitting false contrasts to each other. When we achieve harmony between art and science - as this book does - our students reap the benefits. I''m so grateful that this book honors the most important asset in any classroom: the teacher and his/her decision making." Molly Ness , Author and Teacher Educator, Dirigo Literacy "In their second edition of Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading , three of our nation''s leading authorities on how children learn to read, update recent research and theories and present researched approaches to phonics instruction as options for teachers to engage students artfully while using science-based principles.

Authors Chase Young, David Paige, and Timothy V. Rasinski''s widely respected knowledge results in detailed explanations of core issues delivered with the ease of a conversation. Teachers will discover insights into reading instruction to meet the needs of their students that successfully combines the science of reading with the art of presentation." David L. Harrison , D.Litt, Author and Former Poet Laureate of Missouri "The science of reading helps us understand how children learn to read. The art of teaching helps us bring that science to life. Together, they help make reading something that our students joyfully experience.

In Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading, Chase Young, David Paige, and Timothy Rasinski show us just how to do this with remarkable clarity. This is an important book for teachers who want to understand the science, strengthen their teaching, and, most importantly, help children become successful and enthusiastic readers." Eric Litwin, New York Times bestselling author of Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes "Experts Young, Paige, and Rasinski provide a wealth of research-based teaching practices while demonstrating how the art of teaching is such a critical component. They convincingly persuade the reader why a "science-only approach" is not sufficient to realize impactful instruction. An artful teacher makes the difference. New in this edition is the chapter "Understanding Orthographic Mapping to Aid Artful Teaching" which adds gold to an already valuable book. Any educator wanting to provide engaging, long lasting learning should add this to their reading list." Mary Jo Fresch , Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University; Author of The Phonics Handbook "Scientifically based reading instruction is a critical component for developing successful readers.

However, without a thoughtful teacher who can artistically adapt and deliver creative, engaging and differentiated instruction, the science loses its appeal and, in some cases, falls flat of developing lifelong learners who are motivated to engage in literacy related activities. Young, Paige and Rasinski have masterfully created and revised Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading to illustrate this point as well as provide thoughtful examples of how teachers can be sensitive, intelligent and creative when delivering scientifically based reading instruction to the learners entrusted to their care. Teachers who are sensitive to their learners'' needs, who make intelligent, creative decisions transform teaching from being delivered in a mechanical, mindless and unimaginative way into a true masterpiece of art. This new edition provides the right ingredients for helping educators develop artful approaches to teaching the science of reading and has been enhanced by adding a short chapter on understanding the relationship between phonemic awareness and orthographic mapping thus expanding both the science and art of effective teaching." William Dee Nichols, Ph.D. , Professor of Literacy Education and Director of the School of Learning and Teaching, The University of Maine "In this new edition authors Young, Paige, and Rasinski artfully summarize and apply the complexity of the science underlying the act of reading and the teaching of reading across the span of literacy development, preschool through adult. They masterfully demonstrate how teachers may effectively encourage and guide their students'' literacy journeys by the artful orchestration of differentiation, selection, and integration of instructional engagements.

For those charged with developing and implementing educational policy, the authors unassailably demonstrate how "one size fits all" is not science, much less effective teaching. A critical read for critical and challenging times." Shane Templeton, Ph.D. , Foundation Professor Emeritus of Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno.