S3 E39: Using Inquiry to Inspire Lifelong Readers with Dr. Jennifer McCarty Plucker

Dr. Jennifer McCarty Plucker leaned on her 20+ years in education as an English teacher, speech coach, reading specialist, and district administrator while writing her new book, Inspiring Lifelong Readers. Listeners will leave this conversation inspired to try Jen’s tried-and-true, evidence-based strategies. 

Episode Mentions:

• Louis La’mour
• Kelly Gallagher: Readicide
• Penny Kittle 
• John T. Guthrie: Engaging Adolescents in Reading 
• Cris Tovani: So What Do They Really Know? & Why Do I Have to Read This?
• Johnston and Ivey: Engagement With Young Adult Literature: Outcomes and Processes
• Sam Bennett: That Workshop Book
• Banchi and Bell’s 4 Layers of Inquiry
• Mackin Publishing 
• Daniel Pink
• John Hattie & Jenni Donohoo: The Power of Collective Efficacy
• Pernille Ripp - The Global Read Aloud
• Jeffrey D. Wilhelm 
• Carol Dweck: Even Geniuses Work Hard

Jen’s Writing:

• Inspiring Lifelong Readers * Silver Winner - 2023 INDIES Awards
• https://mackinlearning.com/author/jennifer-mp/
• https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/baiting-the-reading-hook

Connect with Jen:

• at her website 
• on Instagram
• on Threads
• on Facebook
• on LinkedIn

When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.