Melissa Stewart: The Importance of Nonfiction Books for Kids

Melissa notes that many children gravitate towards nonfiction, but don’t always see themselves as readers. For some kids, nonfiction is the gateway to literacy. Melissa believes that nonfiction should be an integral part of any classroom library, school library, and home library - and should be part of instruction in the classroom.
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