“Raising Readers at Home” is a most needed book for parents & caregivers today; one that presents the reader with an immediately helpful and practical guide for today’s family. Dr. Sheila E. Sapp is talented at inspiring and empowering the reader by providing perfectly aimed tools and simple applications that direct families back to the fundamentals of teaching children how to read. I’m excited and thankful that my mentor, Dr. Sapp, has provided such an inspiring book! There is nothing like getting back to the basics with children and providing them with good, solid building blocks at home that soundly lead them through the reading process and on toward life success!"
— Darlene Bruce, EdD, former teacher, principal, and business owner
"Raising Readers at Home” is an essential guide for parents and caregivers of young children. This comprehensive book delves into the reasons why children struggle learning to read, the developmental milestones, and best practices for nurturing a love of reading. Dr. Sheila Sapp shares practical strategies and hands-on activities to support children's growth and development in reading. "Raising Readers at Home" is the perfect guide for parents and caregivers looking to create a reading-rich environment in their home. As an early childhood educator of over 17 years, I recommend this book to all parents and caregivers of young children."
— Amanda Ross, M.S, Reading and Literacy in Elementary Education, First grade teacher, Crooked River Elementary School, Camden County Schools
"As a kindergarten teacher, the question I am asked most often by parents is what they can do at home to motivate and encourage their young children to become better readers. Raising Readers at Home is a valuable guide which helps to answer this question by providing meaningful activities parents can use to promote reading at home. Sparking a child’s love of reading early is so important in helping children become lifelong readers and learners. This book explores ways to help parents do just that…spark a child’s love of reading."
— Jamie M. Moore, Ed, Kindergarten teacher, Crooked River Elementary School, Camden County Schools
Raising Readers at Home is a guidebook that is loaded with practical tips and fun interactive activities to assist parents in enhancing and advancing their children's reading skills and comprehension. Dr. Sapp, is an avid advocate for making learning a fun and engaging experience for everyone: educators, students, and parents alike. Whether you have a budding reader or a struggling one, this book will provide you with practical advice, proven methods, and concrete examples to empower you to make reading an enjoyable activity for the whole family.
— Carleeka Basnight-Menendez, BS, former Crooked River Elementary School parent, and business owner