In this issue the theme is DISCIPLINARY LITERACY. Timothy Shanahan writes about Disciplinary Literacy: The Basics, Mary Jo Fresch and David L. Harrison talk about their new book: Before They Write: Topic, Presearch, and Research, Julie Hentges, talks about Disciplinary Literacy in preschool. Jennifer Fox, Joyce Gulley, and Jeff Thomas introduce the 2017 Missouri Science Trade book Annual Reading (MO-STAR) List. There are also reviews about trade books and e-books and a tribute to Dianne de Las. Plus