"A great resource for ELL teachers and students in teacher preparation courses. The book sheds light on psychological, linguistic, sociocultural and pedagogical aspects of reading for ELLs. It includes suggestions for study groups and/or classroom implementation. It also holds up a mirror to help teachers explore how policy issues and their own beliefs about diverse learners influence their teaching."--Margarita Calderón, PhD, School of Education, Johns Hopkins University  "This research-based book addresses the fundamentals of a high-quality ELL program and provides the reader with best practices to follow. Each chapter can serve as a stand-alone reference; read together, they offer clear guidance for mainstream or ELL teachers. The practical applications and examples are just what teachers are looking for. This book will be an excellent text for preservice teachers preparing to instruct the diverse student population that is now the norm in most districts nationwide."--Lori Henry, English language learner curriculum specialist, Austin (Minnesota) Public Schools