Coming July 8, 2026
Rethink and Revise
by Lizzie Hetzer
A Roadmap to Brave Change in K‑2 Reading Instruction
What's Inside
As schools navigate the changing landscape of reading instruction, educators are left wondering how to move forward. This book brings those questions to life with tools and strategies you can use right away.
Reading Assessment
Move beyond guided reading levels to choose and use assessments that help you better understand the readers in your classroom.
Whole-Class ELA
Build comprehension through study-centered reading, meaningful discussion, and connected writing.
Foundational Skills
Fine-tune foundational skills routines with thoughtful fidelity to strong instructional practices.
Small-Group Instruction
Form and teach differentiated groups based on students' evolving reading skills with refined routines and systems.
What Educators Are Saying
"Teachers will relate to her honest reflections on past practices that didn't get results and they will appreciate the practical, research-informed alternatives delivered in a conversational, teacher-friendly style. This book is a must-read for K-2 teachers."Stephanie Stollar, PhD · Founder, Reading Science Academy
"Lizzie Hetzer names the messy middle between where we've been and where we're striving to go. With clarity, compassion, and deep respect for educators, she offers research-aligned guidance that invites brave change."Kari Yates · Co-author, Shifting the Balance
"This book is 200 pages of practical coaching at your fingertips. Hetzer brings her vast content knowledge, classroom teaching experiences, and coaching expertise to life with real-life scenarios."Lisa Anselmo, Melanie Cowherd & Ashley Smithyman · Environmental Charter School
"This book is documentation of Lizzie's superpower to understand and translate reading research in meaningful ways for schools. As a coach, this book is so practical for the why and the how."Stephanie Moy · Instructional Literacy Coach, Hong Kong International School
About the Author
Lizzie Hetzer works with elementary and middle schools to strengthen literacy instruction and implement meaningful, large-scale change. She is a co-founder of Daffodil Hill Press, which publishes decodable books that help children learn to read. A former special education teacher and literacy coach, she lives in Brooklyn, hails from Pittsburgh, and is a proud first-generation college graduate.