This book presents state-of-the-science research on the components of successful literacy learning and how to target them in contemporary classrooms. The volume builds on and extends the work of Steven Stahl, whose pioneering contributions encompassed the key areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and assessment. Ten classic papers by Stahl are accompanied by 16 new chapters by other leading experts, who highlight Stahl's theoretical, methodological, and instructional innovations; describe how knowledge about each domain continues to evolve; and discuss implications for helping all children become better readers.

Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl, EdD, is Assistant Professor in the Language and Literacy Division of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests focus on reading acquisition, including reading fluency and reading comprehension of novice readers. Dr. Stahl has taught in public elementary and middle school classrooms for over 25 years.

Michael C. McKenna, PhD, is Thomas G. Jewell Professor of Reading at the University of Virginia. He has authored, coauthored, or edited 15 books and more than 80 articles, chapters, and technical reports on a range of literacy topics. Dr. McKenna's research has been sponsored by the National Reading Research Center and the Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement. He also serves on the editorial board of Reading Research Quarterly. Dr. McKenna's research interests include comprehension in content settings, reading attitudes, technology applications, and beginning reading.