When teaching reading, educators in U.S. classrooms often focus exclusively on skills instruction. But how can you teach the "skill" without the "will"? In his new book, Igniting a Passion for Reading, Steven Layne shows teachers how to develop readers who not only are motivated to read great books but who also love reading in its own right. Packed with practical ways to engage and inspire readers from kindergarten through high school, this is a must-have on every teacher's professional bookshelf.

Dr. Steven L. Layne serves as Professor of Literacy Education at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, where he teaches courses in children's literature and directs the university's Master of Education in Literacy program. Steve is a respected literacy consultant, motivational keynote speaker, and featured author at conferences throughout the world. His work has been recognized with awards for outstanding contributions to the fields of educational research, teaching, and writing from organizations such as USA Today, the Milken Family Foundation, the Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the National Council of Teachers of English, the Illinois Reading Council, and the International Reading Association. Author of nineteen books-including multiple award-winning titles in both the picture book and young adult genres-Steve has finally honored a promise made long ago to put fiction aside for a while and to bring to the printed page the very words thousands have heard him speak about for years. Igniting a Passion for Reading marks his debut in the professional book world.