Book Buddies

Third Edition
A Tutoring Framework for Struggling Readers

Marcia Invernizzi, Donna Lewis-Wagner, Francine R. Johnston, and Connie Juel

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February 17, 2021
ISBN 9781462545506
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February 17, 2021
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“More than 20 years ago, I tutored my first Book Buddy, Ishmael. Guiding him from a shy, struggling student to a confident reader was one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. Book Buddies has long been my go-to resource for tutoring young readers, whether in the school setting, privately, virtually, or with my own children. The third edition of this manual continues to be a model for effective literacy instruction with diverse learners, including students with dyslexia and other learning differences.”

—Heather Warley, PhD, Head Language Arts Teacher, Benchmark School, Media, Pennsylvania


Book Buddies is an invaluable practical resource, unmatched by anything on the market! Just when I thought it could not get better, the Book Buddies team has come up with this substantially revised third edition. It maintains the pragmatic, research-based assessment and developmental lesson plans, as well as the detailed guidance to support coordinators in organizing and delivering a tutoring program. In addition, the assessment now includes an initial phoneme awareness portion and the directions for each part of the lesson plan have been significantly expanded. With this third edition, Book Buddies will remain the go-to resource for effective literacy tutoring in elementary schools.”

—Heidi Anne E. Mesmer, PhD, School of Education, Virginia Tech


“For struggling readers, tutoring can be the lifeline that brings success in school and beyond. This book provides all the ingredients that educators need to provide effective tutoring. The program has been designed, implemented, and tested by expert educators who have made important contributions to reading research. During and after the COVID-19 era, many children will continue to require a great deal of support for getting onto the page. This book enables educators to offer thousands of students the lifeline they desperately need.”

—Elfrieda H. Hiebert, PhD, President and CEO, TextProject


Book Buddies is explicit, systematic, and research based, and keeps the focus on moving toward the joy of reading! Every reading teacher in every school should know about this comprehensive program.”

—Daniel T. Willingham, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Virginia