Rock Your Read Aloud

Praise for Rock Your Read Aloud

“Cue the epic trumpets and crowd-cheering sound effects—Rock Your Read Aloud by Matt and Melissa Hammersley, the team behind Novel Effect, will inspire and uplift educators, parents, caregivers and anyone who wants to instill a love of reading in children.”

—Josh Funk, award-winning picture book author of the Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series

“Rock Your Read Aloud will have you reading like a story time rockstar—without the stage fright! Packed with tips to keep kids hanging on your every word, it’s the ultimate guide to turning story time into an encore-worthy performance that will keep kids wanting to come back for more.”

—Megan Broussard, M.Ed, Implementation Specialist, The Carmel Hill Fund Education Program

“Matt and Melissa have created a must-read for all families, librarians, and educators! Rock Your Read Aloud highlights the important and lasting impact reading aloud has on children. They have created such a gift to share with us through Novel Effect, as everyone can ‘rock their read-aloud’ with this fun and important digital tool.”

—Shannon McClintock Miller, District Teacher Librarian at Van Meter School, Iowa

“In our school district, we are on a mission to inspire the joy of reading in our students as we help them prepare for college, careers, and life. Matt and his team have helped support our mission by developing Novel Effect. The intuitiveness of this resource has made the read-aloud experience not only fun and engaging for the listener, but the reader, too! Rock Your Read Aloud is a must-have for anyone looking to make reading an adventure!”

—Jennifer Saunders, Director of Library Media Services, Atlanta Public Schools

“Rock Your Read Aloud is a transformative guide that elevates the way educators, parents, and caregivers connect with young readers. Matt and Melissa Hammersley, with their deep expertise in literacy and technology, offer an innovative and practical roadmap for creating read-aloud sessions that inspire a lifelong love of reading. Their insights make this an invaluable resource for anyone invested in fostering a meaningful connection with children through storytelling.”

—Jen Davis Wickens, Founder, Impact Public Schools and Co-Founder, Seminar

“For those aspiring to master read-aloud skills, you need this book and its valuable insight. Matt and Melissa emphasize the significance of reading aloud to children through research-backed expertise and practical lesson ideas.”

—Blake Hopper, Assistant Principal and Former School Librarian in Tennessee