In this post for The Stenhouse Blog, I write about literacy instruction also supporting the social and emotional development of students. These ideas are inspired by the blog’s upcoming book study choice, Engaging Literate Minds: Developing Children’s Social, Emotional, and Intellectual Lives, K–3, starting June 15. Read contributors’ posts throughout June and July, plus join our discussions every Wednesday at 4:30 P.M. CST at the newsletter (sign up for free below).