Book Review: Tips at Your Fingertips by Ola M. Brown

Tips at Your Fingertips: Teaching Strategies for Adult Literacy Tutors
by Ola M. Brown (374.012 Bro)

Although there is an infinity of information on the internet about teaching adults and English language learners how to read, I found this book informative and practical. I personally often find myself overwhelmed with the amount of information available on the web, so I appreciate Ola M. Brown’s survey of techniques and strategies that are useful for both the experienced tutor and the novice. Admittedly, the book is not new, but the information provided is solid and a good starting point to help a tutor with practical ideas they can use that are grounded in best practices.

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Reading Reflex: The Foolproof Phono-Graphix Method for Teaching Your Child to Read, by Carmen McGuinness (372.43 McG), 200+ Proven Strategies for Teaching Reading, Grades K-8, by Kathy Perez (available via Hoopla).]

[ Wikipedia page for Ola Brown (a.k.a. Ola Orekunrin) ]

Recommended by Carrie K.
Bennett Martin Public Library

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