Researchers and practitioners stand in solidarity: the practice of reading aloud throughout the grades is not only viable but also best practice. In Defense of Read-Aloud reinforces readers' confidence to continue the practice of reading aloud and presents the research base to defend the practice in grades K-12. Steven Layne also offers significant practical insights to strengthen instructional practice - answering the questions of Why should we? and How should we? - and provides advice about how to use read-alouds most effectively. Steven Layne has provided everything-including many great recommendations for books to share with children- needed to support, sustain, and celebrate the power of read-aloud.