When school teams engage in literacy walks, they collaboratively assess their current literacy instruction to boost academic achievement, create equitable student learning experiences, and improve school morale and culture. Nancy Akhavan, a former teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent, provides the blueprint for effective literacy walks. She shows what to look for, how to capture information using her customizable observation tool and how to use that information to transform teaching and learning across the school year. Recommended age 5-13 years