Aug 14, 2026 · 12 min · 6 segments
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However, several weeks ago, a very fairly well-known scholar whom I shall call Writer A, wrote to the publisher of this book and said, among other things, quote, "Johnson's antics go far beyond merely misinformation and disinformation.
I think he brings shame to our profession and sullies the reputation most of us are trying to maintain.
Yet I don't see any of our professional organizations or publications doing anything about them.
Apologies for this long email, but I would be very interested in knowing any thoughts that you have on this matter, and not just with regard to Andrew Johnson.
Now, apparently I have antics, and I sully reputations, and I'm an indication of a bigger problem.
But it appears as if Writer A was intent on disrupting or preventing the publication of this book.
Well, exercising due diligence, the editors at Guilford sent my manuscript to two separate respected literacy scholars to evaluate the complaints.
And unfortunately for Writer A, both reviewers praised the work, agreeing that it makes a meaningful contribution to the science-of-reading discussion.
However, several weeks ago, a very fairly well-known scholar whom I shall call Writer A, wrote to the publisher of this book and said, among other things, quote, "Johnson's antics go far beyond merely misinformation and disinformation.
I think he brings shame to our profession and sullies the reputation most of us are trying to maintain.
Yet I don't see any of our professional organizations or publications doing anything about them.
Apologies for this long email, but I would be very interested in knowing any thoughts that you have on this matter, and not just with regard to Andrew Johnson.
Now, apparently I have antics, and I sully reputations, and I'm an indication of a bigger problem.
But it appears as if Writer A was intent on disrupting or preventing the publication of this book.
Well, exercising due diligence, the editors at Guilford sent my manuscript to two separate respected literacy scholars to evaluate the complaints.
And unfortunately for Writer A, both reviewers praised the work, agreeing that it makes a meaningful contribution to the science-of-reading discussion.
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