Top 10 Science of Reading Books of 2024
By: The Reading League | February 25, 2025
We’ve rounded up the top 10 science of reading books of 2024 from The Reading League Shop. These titles have been carefully selected based on their popularity and impact in the field of literacy education. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or science of reading literacy enthusiast, these books offer valuable insights and practical strategies to support reading development.
The Reading League
This comprehensive guide is a must-have for anyone looking to understand the science of reading. It provides a clear and detailed overview of the research behind effective reading instruction, making it an essential resource for educators and administrators alike.
Nancy Lewis Hennessy
Designed to complement The Reading Comprehension Blueprint, this activity book offers practical exercises and planning tools to help teachers implement effective comprehension strategies in their classrooms. It’s perfect for hands-on learning! Bonus: Nancy Hennessy will present The Comprehension Cohesion Connection: The Role of Cohesive Ties & Connectives at #TRLConf2025.
Kimberly Gibbons, Sarah Brown, and Bradley C. Niebling
This book focuses on improving Tier 1 instruction through actionable strategies that benefit all students. It’s a great resource for educators looking to enhance their core teaching practices and support diverse learners.
Bonus: Sarah Brown will present Leveraging Grade-Level Teams Within MTSS for School-Wide Reading Improvement at #TRLConf2025.
Louise Spear-Swerling
A practical guide for educators, this book provides evidence-based strategies for teaching students with reading difficulties. It’s packed with interventions that align with the science of reading, making it a valuable tool for K-6 teachers.
Nancy Lewis Hennessy
This foundational book breaks down the complexities of reading comprehension into manageable components. It’s an excellent resource for educators who want to deepen their understanding of how to teach comprehension effectively.
William Van Cleave
Focusing on the often-overlooked skill of sentence construction, this book offers practical strategies for teaching writing to students of all ages. It’s a great addition to any literacy educator’s toolkit.
Nancy Young
This professional development book provides a roadmap for differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners. It’s an invaluable resource for educators striving to support every student on their literacy journey.
Jane Oakhill, Kate Cain, and Carsten Elbro
This book delves into the cognitive processes behind reading comprehension and offers practical teaching strategies. It’s a great resource for educators looking to improve their students’ comprehension skills.
Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan
Specifically designed for educators working with English learners, this book provides evidence-aligned strategies for teaching literacy. It’s an essential guide for supporting multilingual students in developing strong reading skills.
Bonus: Elsa Cárdenas Hagan will present Writing Development and Instruction for Multilingual Students at #TRLConf2025.
Deb Glaser
This set is a game-changer for teaching morphological awareness. With engaging lessons and activities, this set helps students in Grades 4-12 unlock the power of word structure, making it a valuable resource for vocabulary development.
