Building Reading Confidence in Adolescents offers a unique framework to build students' literacy skills at the middle and secondary levels. Based on their research and experience, the authors provide strategies to help learners grow in four key areas: confidence, independence, metacognition, and stamina. The text explores critical elements such as the classroom environment and teacher-student interactions; discusses how to create instructional frameworks for developing more proficient readers; and provides practical solutions for all types of classrooms - from urban centers to rural settings.