While maintaining guided reading as an important piece of their reading program, teachers need to offer students opportunities during the day to develop as readers, to learn to choose books, to find favorite genres and authors, and to talk about their reading. By changing the structure of the day, teachers can place students at the heart of literacy, not only providing more time for them to discover their reading lives, but also shaping instruction to meet the needs of the diverse learners in the classroom. This practical text offers numerous sample lessons, questions for conferences, and ideas for revamping guided reading groups.