There are a number of brain-based books on the market, some of which are reviewed in this column. This one is the pick of the litter for the year. Willis has her M.D. specializing in neurology, so she knows of what she speaks and draws upon more recent sources than most. This is a slim volume not to be read in one sitting. Too much to think about. Chapter one, covering most of the major ideas could be a wonderful discussion topic for a professional development hour of reading and drawing implications for practice. There is much support of the teacher librarin here. Much support for using the full resources of the library media program to help every learner master both content and the learning skills they need to survive and be world-class. It provides a much-needed foundation for how we create learning experiences collaboratively with teachers and principals we need ourselves as teachers when we have to go it alone. Willis gives us a principle, provides the reason because of brain function and then gives good ideas for implementation in teaching. Reading this book made me want to make a strategies list to review and review, particularly in a planning session. Best of all, Willis realizes that we are just beginning to understand brain function and that we will have to review all our methods as we learn more and more. Another must-read. ( )