How to Build Lifelong Readers with Donalyn Miller

Today we are replaying a powerful conversation with Donalyn Miller, co-author of The Joy of Reading . Donalyn unpacks why joyful reading isn't fluff, it's foundational. From the deep importance of book access and daily reading time to the nuance of honoring student choice, this episode is a reminder that helping kids see themselves as lifelong readers starts with what we do today. Whether you're a classroom teacher, coach, or leader, tune in to reflect on how we can protect and prioritize independent reading. Even in the face of high stakes pressure. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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How to Build Lifelong Readers with Donalyn Miller is an episode from Heinemann Podcast by The Heinemann Podcast.

This episode is 00:11:34 long.

This episode was published on Jun 9, 2025.

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