Issues and Trends in Literacy Education, Second Edition, is a unique, friendly reference designed to provide information needed by both pre-service and in-service educators to better understand the various viewpoints in the ever-changing field of literacy education. Current topics of interest are identified with articles, related references, discussion questions, application ideas and an annotated bibliography of related resources. After using this book, students will be well versed in reading education and will be able to decide upon — and articulate — their own informed approach to reading education.