The Literacy Primer is devoted to the most recent topics in literacy studies such as the
meanings of literacy the invention of alphabetic writing a history of reading the
consequences of literacy teaching the two modes of knowing - literary and informational - and
literacy for diverse learners. Each chapter includes a glossary of key terms for students new
to the field. A list of selected resources and further readings is provided at the end of the
volume. The book is written in a refreshingly straightforward style that is inviting to
undergraduate students who might otherwise have difficulty learning about the subject.
