Author
Nancy Akhavan
Nancy Akhavan is a dedicated educator and accomplished author whose passion for literacy and student achievement has shaped her distinguished career in education. With extensive experience in classroom teaching and educational leadership, she has devoted herself to developing innovative approaches that help students become confident, skilled readers and writers. Her deep understanding of the challenges educators face in today's diverse classrooms drives her commitment to creating practical, research-based resources that make a meaningful difference in student outcomes.
Throughout her career, Akhavan has been recognized for her ability to translate complex educational theory into accessible, actionable strategies that teachers can implement immediately. Her work focuses particularly on supporting struggling readers and English language learners, reflecting her belief that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed academically. She has presented at numerous educational conferences and has worked closely with school districts to improve literacy instruction and student engagement.
As an author with QEP Books, Akhavan brings her wealth of classroom experience and educational expertise to create resources that empower both teachers and students. Her writing reflects her core philosophy that effective education combines rigorous academic standards with compassionate, student-centered approaches. She continues to be an advocate for equity in education and remains committed to helping educators build the skills and confidence needed to reach every learner.
Books by Nancy Akhavan

The Big Book of Literacy Tasks, Grades K-8: 75 Balanced Literacy Activities Students Do (Not You!) (Corwin Literacy)
$32.76

The Big Book of Tasks for English Language Development: Lessons and Activities, Grades K-8
$32.76

The Lit Six: What Every Teacher Needs to Build an Evidence-Based Literacy Block (Corwin Literacy)
$31.96

Literacy Walks: A Collaborative Process to Transform Teaching and Learning Across the School
$28.79

The Nonfiction Now Lesson Bank, Grades 4-8: Strategies and Routines for Higher-Level Comprehension in the Content Areas (Corwin Literacy)
$35.16

Small Group Reading With Multilingual Learners: Differentiating Instruction in 20 Minutes a Day (Corwin Literacy)
$32.76

This Is Balanced Literacy, Grades K-6 (Corwin Literacy)
$20.00