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Lead with Literacy: A PIRATE Leader's Guide to Developing a Culture of Readers (A Lead Like a PIRATE Guide) Kindle Edition

by Mandy Ellis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 97 ratings
Readers are leaders. Leaders are readers. Literacy impacts every aspect of life—from schoolwork and test scores to the way we relate to others and to the career paths we and our students pursue. But learning to read—and teaching students to read—isn’t always easy, which is why the most important tenet of developing a culture of reading in your school is to foster a love of reading.
In Lead with Literacy, educator and elementary school principal Mandy Ellis offers practical, immediately actionable, fun ideas and strategies that will deeply embed books, reading, and literacy into your school culture. You’ll learn . . .
Who should decide which books students should be reading
What it takes to create a culture of reading
Where books can and should be found in your school
Why books need to come with a “no strings attached” policy
How to lead the way by sharing what you are reading now
Rather than focusing exclusively on Lexile scores and reading levels, Ellis encourages leaders to integrate literacy everywhere. The ultimate goal is to make reading a joy for every member of the school community—starting with the lead reader.
Lead with literacy.
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"Lead with Literacy is more than a book; it is a call to action. Throughout the pages, Mandy Ellis does a marvelous job of inspiring readers to want to do more when it comes to literacyin our schools. Not only does she offer advice, she gives real life examples of how to improve literacy for yourself and for an entire school building. This is a must-read!"--Ryan Sheehy, principal, speaker, and author of Be the One for Kids, @sheehyrw

"As an elementary teacher, global thought leader, avid reader, and advocate for kids everywhere, I am excited to fully endorse Lead with Literacy. Mandy includes several ideas to implement immediately in order to create and support a true culture of readers in every area of school. The guidelines she shares serve as powerful reminders for leaders on their mission to becoming true reading role models for students, families, and staff members. Once you start reading this book, you will have a hard time putting it down! Trust me, I am already executing so many of her strategies in my third-grade classroom, and mystudents are better for it!"--Kayla Delzer, globally awarded teacher, author,CEO of Top Dog Teaching, Inc., @topdogteaching

"Anyone in education needs to read Lead with Literacy. Mandy is, in my opinion, one of the leading experts in our country on how to build a literacy culture at a school, and shelives this out each and every day. With fun stories, amazing examples, and creative ideas, you'll be wanting more as you turn each page of this book. What a literary gem and a mustread!"--Adam Welcome, director of innovation and technology, Principal ofthe Year, coauthor of Kids Deserve It!, @awelcome

"Mandy's passion for empowering all learners to develop a love of reading radiates through the pages of this book. She doesn't just tell you her story but shares a treasure chest of precious gems to create a culture of lead readers in your school. In true pirate fashion, Mandy navigates the rough waters of 'educators choosing books for our students,' and expresses how we must set SAIL to create a culture of reading within our system. Don't wait! Hop on board the Lead with Literacy ship!"--Tara Martin, author of Be REAL, @taramartinEDU

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Literacy impacts every aspect of life--from schoolwork and test scores to the way we relate to others and to the career paths we and our students pursue. But learning to read--and teaching students to read--isn't always easy, which is why the most important tenet of developing a culture of reading in your school is to foster a love of reading.
In Lead with Literacy, educator and elementary school principal Mandy Ellis offers practical, immediately actionable, fun ideas and strategies that will deeply embed books, reading, and literacy into your school culture. You'll learn . . .
  • Who should decide which books students should be reading
  • What it takes to create a culture of reading
  • Where books can and should be found in your school
  • Why books need to come with a "no strings attached" policy
  • How to lead the way by sharing what you are reading now
Rather than focusing exclusively on Lexile scores and reading levels, Ellis encourages leaders to integrate literacy everywhere. The ultimate goal is to make reading a joy for every member of the school community--starting with the lead reader.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DWZTXBZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. (June 20, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 22.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 166 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 97 ratings

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Mandy Ellis is first and foremost a wife and mother with a passion for teaching and learning that is demonstrated in her job as a principal and lead learner. She has served as a special education

teacher in grades K–7 and currently serves as an elementary school principal and lead learner.

Mandy graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration.

She has been recognized with several accolades that reaffirm her commitment and dedication to education and leadership. Her biggest accomplishment is her family. She is the proud wife of

Brett and mom to Lydia and Lauren.

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  • Fixer Upper Farmhouse
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great professional text about creating a culture of readers with ...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018
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    I ordered this book the day it released last week...got it in today...read it all in one day!! This is a great professional text about creating a culture of readers with very easy but effective ideas to implement that will make a huge difference for students, staff, parents, and school culture. I highly recommend this book for administrators, teachers/librarians, and others that work in schools! Let me start by saying this book is real. It is not full of a bunch of extremely time consuming ideas or ones that will suck even more out of your already slim bank account. The ideas mentioned can pretty much be done for free or with donations (and people will donate books or to causes such as literacy). It is not full of ideas that sound great but are not easily implementable or feasible. It is not full of a bunch of ideas that someone put down on paper for the sake of publishing a book. Mandy Ellis has implemented what she has written about at the school at which she is an administrator, and attests to their success. They are tried and true ideas that will help you create a culture of readers at your school. Some of them you may already be doing, but I promise there are some you are not. They are ideas that she believes in. They are ideas that other educators believe in. They are ideas that I believe in. And, they are ideas that students believe in. They are ideas that need to become realities and the way of life in schools everywhere. Reading is so very important. It is my personal belief that there is a reader inside everyone. Some just haven't had the right help to find that our yet. I believe that the content presented in this book will help with that. I know, I know. Most of us hear "professional text" and we cringe. I promise that you will LOVE this book. I am very happy that I have added this to my collection of professional texts. In fact, I am so happy that I ordered a couple of copies this evening and had them shipped to some of the ones I had mentioned having earlier conversations with about this very subject. I also know that this is not the only time I will read this book, and it will be the last time it looks "new". I am fixing to make all kinds of notes and marks on these pages!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Easy to implement ideas
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2018
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    While looking to develop a culture of readers (without just speaking those words, as Mandy writes), I looked to this book for inspiration and guidance. As an elementary principal in a high-needs district, I recognize the importance and urgency of developing an appreciation for the power of books to inform, entertain, soothe, and create empathy and deepen learning about the human experience. This book was exactly what I needed to bring our school’s mission and vision to fruition. I look forward to leading with literacy after reading about Mandy’s journey to do the same!
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  • Wanda Letice Johnson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2018
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    Great ideas to get your juices flowing on how to bring the love of reading to your campus. Ideas are easy and simple to implement.
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  • Donald Sturm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019
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    Mandy has written an engaging and enyoyable book about how to build a culture of reading. Reading is something kids should want to do not just have to do! With that idea in mind, she provides many ideas of how to instill a love of reading in all areas of a school. I have seen administrators in my district use her ideas with success. I would highly recommend this book if you are looking for fun ideas to create a culture of reading.
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  • Debra Wake
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lead with Literacy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018
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    I loved this book! We can teach children to read, but we have not gained anything unless we can teach them to want to read. In this book Mandy Ellis teaches us how to build a Reading culture in our schools which inspires students to want to read. Ellis gives us practical tips that we can immediately put into practice in our school. This pirate book was “arrrrrr-mazing”!
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  • S. Cloud
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best professional Book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018
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    I teach 4th grade reading and I recommend this book to every teacher!! I love it! It truly has practical and engaging activities for a classroom or school wide! If you want to teach “outside of the box” (aka “like a Pirate”) this is for you! Be challenged. Be renewed. Be a LEADER in LITERACY with this book!
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  • Teaching Jess
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lead with Literacy is a must read.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018
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    Looking for practical ways to transform the literacy climate of your school? Mandy shares a gold mine of wealth with us on how to do just that. Mandy’s encouragement will empower leaders with the tools needed to reach every reader.
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  • Elyse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lead with Literacy is a MUST read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018
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    Lead with Literacy speaks the truth from cover to cover. Mandy Ellis does a great job capturing her readers and explaining the vital importance of literacy necessary in schools today. From ideas to aha! moments, this is an amazing read.
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  • Knita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Leading by reading
    Reviewed in India on June 29, 2018
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    A book chock full of marvellous ideas to build a strong culture of reading in schools. Enjoyed the book thoroughly.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2019
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    bit of a dubious title but some good hints and tips that I have shared with staff recently on a training day I lead (like a pirate obviously!!!)
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