Episode Summary

In this episode, Katie sits down with literacy advocate and author Elise Lovejoy, creator of Express Readers and founder of The Teacher’s Table. Elise shares her journey into the science of reading, explains the critical difference between leveled readers and decodable books, and offers practical guidance for parents supporting early readers at home. She also discusses the importance of research-aligned instruction in schools and how The Teacher’s Table is helping teachers access credible, evidence-based resources.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• How Elise began writing decodable books to make early reading both effective and joyful
• The difference between leveled readers and decodable texts — and why it matters
• Why guessing words from pictures can undermine ...