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This notion of trying to match kids to books and get everybody to their right level is at the very least wasteful.

This is Susan Lambert and welcome to Science of Reading the podcast from Amplify.

Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives.

That's the title of a new book from Literacy Expert, Dr. Timothy Shanahan.

And today I'm thrilled to bring Dr. Shanahan back to the podcast to talk all about this new book, which explores

the history and research on leveled reading. Dr. Shanahan explains why leveled reading is not

effective. He details the importance of explicit instruction, and he offers some specific

guidance for educators that can make a big difference. We spoke with Dr.

Shanahan in May ahead of the book's official publication date of September 9th, 2025. Here's my

conversation with Dr. Timothy Shanahan, distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois

at Chicago.

Tim Shanahan, thank you for joining us yet again on the podcast.

I think this is your third appearance, perhaps.

I think it is. Good to see you, Susan.

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