# New in Science of Reading from Brookes

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## Explore the exciting new literacy books and workshops coming this fall from our renowned Literacy All-Stars!

### COMING SOON!

**The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy**  
Integrating Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Instruction in Grades 5–12  
By Joan Sedita, M.Ed. (Author of the instant bestseller **[The Writing Rope!](https://products.brookespublishing.com/The-Writing-Rope-P1344.aspx)**)  
The science of reading isn’t just for younger learners—all middle and high school students, particularly those who struggle with foundational skills, benefit from literacy instruction. Filled with practical suggestions and data-driven intervention, this groundbreaking book from Joan Sedita for Grades 5-12 is a practical guide for teaching reading and writing skills across all subject areas.

[ORDER NOW](https://products.brookespublishing.com/The-Essentials-of-Adolescent-Literacy-P1682.aspx)

### COMING SOON!

**Instructional Leadership in Student-Focused Coaching**  
Creating Effective Systems to Cultivate Student Success  
By Daryl Michel, Ph.D., & Dawn Brookhart, M.A.T., M.Ed.  
Student-Focused Coaching (SFC) is a highly effective way to improve educator professional development and learning and student outcomes. Building on Hasbrouck & Michel’s widely used guide [**Student-Focused Coaching**](https://products.brookespublishing.com/Student-Focused-Coaching-P1269.aspx), this is _the_ practical guidebook educational leaders need to build their knowledge of coaching and master their critical role in the coaching system as instructional leaders.

[ORDER NOW](https://products.brookespublishing.com/Instructional-Leadership-in-Student-Focused-Coaching-P1679.aspx)

### NEW TRAINING WEBINAR!   CEUs available!

**A Blueprint for Vocabulary Instruction: More than a Definition!**  
**Presented by**: [Nancy Lewis Hennessy, M.Ed.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=184908&Name=Nancy+Hennessy,M.Ed.), & [Julia A. Salamone, M.Ed.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=211275&Name=Julia+Salamone,M.Ed.)  
$30.00 per person  
The Reading Comprehension Blueprint, a master plan for effective comprehension instruction, identifies **vocabulary as a critical contributor to constructing meaning of texts.** Get a **practical framework for vocabulary instruction** in this live virtual workshop presented by Nancy Hennessy and Julia Salamone, the experts behind the Blueprint!

**ATTENDEES WILL:**  
- Learn about the role of vocabulary in constructing meaning  
- Explore how oral and written experiences are key to acquiring breadth and depth of word knowledge  
- Understand the levels of word knowledge necessary for constructing meaning  
- Discover an informed approach and instructional framework for vocabulary instruction  
- Come away with instructional routines, practical strategies, and activities for acquiring and applying knowledge of word meaning

**Attendees will also receive** a packet of activities and handouts created by the presenters, a certificate of attendance, and the option to purchase CEUs!

**Two sessions available!**

**September 18, 2025**   \|   2:00–1:30 PM ET  
**[Register Now >>](https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2769936320138099808)**

**September 25, 2025**   \|   3:00–4:30 PM ET  
**[Register Now >>](https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2433077843358945877)**

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