Teach students to use AI tools in a thoughtful, critical, and ethical way during reading and writing instruction. The relationship between AI and literacy education isn't simple. Every tool that makes work more efficient also requires careful consideration. In this measured look at the powerful capabilities of artificial intelligence, literacy experts Mary Ehrenworth and Philip Seyfried take K-12 teachers on a tour of what's possible when AI tools are seamlessly integrated into literacy teaching and learning. Each chapter examines AI's potential to expand literacy instruction, deepen student understanding, and make the teacher's role more interesting and satisfying. You'll find both theoretical approaches and practical examples to help you - Understand and feel at ease with current AI tools. - Create AI-enhanced spaces in your classroom. - Harness AI as a writing coach. - Develop students' reading comprehension with digital texts and tools. - Extend multilingual competencies using