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Guthrie notes that students whose family background was characterized by low income and low education, but who were highly engaged readers, substantially outscored students who came from backgrounds with higher education and higher income, but who themselves were less engaged readers. Based on a massive sample, this finding suggests the stunning conclusion that engaged reading can overcome traditional barriers to reading achievement, including gender, parental education, and income.

Guthrie, JT, & Alvermann, DE (Eds.). (1999). Engaged reading: Processes, practices, and policy implications. New York: Teachers College Press.