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Literacy & Reading Promotion
 Websites presented in alphabetical order America's Literacy Directory (ALD) 
 "A national database of literacy programs available via the Internet and the National Institute for Literacy's toll-free number. The ALD connects employers, learners, volunteers, social service providers, and others to current information about literacy programs in all 50 states and the U.S. territories." Searchable, with sections for volunteer opportunities and for programs for children, people with learning disabilities, and adults and young adults. From the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL). http://www.literacydirectory.org/ Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Mental Conditions Last updated Apr 7, 2004 America's Most Literate Cities (AMLC)
This study ranks the largest ten U.S. cities with populations of 250,000 and above. The six key indicators of literacy are "newspaper circulation, number of bookstores, library resources, periodical publishing resources, educational attainment, and Internet resources." The study was published by Dr. John W. Miller, president of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), in collaboration with the Center for Public Policy and Social Research at CCSU. http://web.ccsu.edu/amlc08/ Topics: Education, English Language, Housing, Librarianship, Statistics Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Between the Lions
Tying in with the television program of the same name, this site offers interactive stories and games for children learning to read and write. Information for parents about the importance of reading to their children, using the local library, and ways to connect art and writing is also included. The American Library Association, the American Association of School Librarians, and the Association for Library Service to Children are founding partners of Between the Lions . http://pbskids.org/lions/ Topics: Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Sep 2, 2002 The Center for Adult English Language Acquisition (CAELA)
The purpose of the Center for Adult English Language Acquisition is to "assist states with emerging populations who are learning English as a second language (ESL)." The site contains ESL FAQs, articles, reports, bibliographies, fact sheets on current ESL issues, information on health literacy, annotated links to related sites, and more. http://www.cal.org/caela/ Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship Last updated Dec 12, 2004 Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy (CAAL)
This organization aims to "help advance adult literacy in the United States" by pursuing an "agenda of issues that bears critically on policy, practice, and planning, especially at the state and federal levels." The agency's publications cover topics such as the role of adult education and public libraries in adult literacy. Along with the full text of these publications, the site includes information about the organization's projects, and related links. http://www.caalusa.org/ Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated May 20, 2003 Get a Clue @ Your Library
Material from California for the 2007 summer reading program for children, and for the associated teen reading program "YNK -- You Never Know @ Your Library," and adult program "Summer Sleuthing at Your Library." Features ideas for subjects for public libraries related to these mystery themes, such as mysterious disguises, fingerprinting, scavenger hunts, history mysteries, optical illusions, and UFO's. Also includes links to related sites. A project of the California Library Association (CLA). http://www.summerreading.cla-net.org/ Topics: Librarianship, Mysteries and More, Summer Reading Last updated Dec 20, 2006 Get Caught Reading
This "is a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read. May is Get Caught Reading month, but the campaign is promoted throughout the year." The site provides information about this literacy program, which features posters with celebrity supporters (such as NBA player Grant Hill and First Lady Laura Bush). Includes a fact sheet on the importance of reading to children. Sponsored by the Association of American Publishers. http://www.getcaughtreading.org Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated May 3, 2005 Guys Read
"A literacy initiative for boys" started by Jon Scieszka (author of "The Stinky Cheese Man," among other fun titles) to encourage reading among boys all of ages. The site includes tips on promoting reading for parents, librarians, booksellers, and educators; reading lists for boys; and an area for site users to add recommendations of "favorite books for guys." http://us.penguingroup.com/static/packages/us/yreaders/guysread/ Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Jan 16, 2006 The Health & Literacy Special Collection
This site for health educators, students, and teachers of adult literacy and English as a second language (ESL) has collections of links to easy-to-read materials about health topics and to organizations dedicated to health and literacy education. Includes links to bilingual pages and to materials prepared by and for specific ethnic groups. Also features lesson plans, activities, and other literacy resources. From World Education, a social development organization. http://healthliteracy.worlded.org/ Topics: Education, English Language, Lesson Plans, Librarianship Last updated Apr 12, 2009 International Literacy Day
Ideas for celebrating a day in early September that "focuses attention on worldwide literacy issues and needs." Includes activity and event suggestions, a fact sheet, media tips, a downloadable brochure, and information about the International Reading Association Literacy Award, which is presented on International Literacy Day. From the International Reading Association, a professional membership organization. http://www.reading.org/association/meetings/literacy_day.html Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship Last updated Aug 18, 2005 International Reading Association (IRA)
This professional organization’s site highlights the latest educational legislation. The organization seeks to promote "high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime reading habit." Find publications, program descriptions, professional standards, links, meeting notices, news, and membership information. Browse using the site map. Searchable. http://www.reading.org/ Topics: Education, English Language, Law by Subject, Librarianship Last updated Jan 22, 2002 Literacy Center
Designed to aid in teaching preschoolers about shapes, words, letters, numbers, and colors using interactive exercises. Sounds are provided. Most sections are available in English, Spanish, French, or German. http://www.literacycenter.net/ Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship Last updated Feb 11, 2004 LITERACY.org
This site covers policy, research, technology, innovations, and training in literacy. Searchable by country or region, topic or theme, or from the perspective of a teacher, policymaker, researcher, or learner. Jointly sponsored by the International Literacy Institute (ILI) and the National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. http://literacy.org/ Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship Last updated Jul 24, 2003 LiteracyLink
This site contains "basic education and GED preparation tools" designed for "underserved and hard-to-reach adults and their teachers." Contains online lessons with a teacher, video clips, and programs to help adult learners improve reading, math, writing, GED, and basic workplace skills. Also includes professional development and training resources for educators. Registration (free) required. A joint project of PBS, the National Center on Adult Literacy, Kentucky Educational Television, and the Kentucky Department of Education. http://litlink.ket.org/ Topics: Education, English Language, K-12 Education, Librarianship Last updated Jun 15, 2004 Motheread/Fatheread Washington
Describes the Washington state family reading and literacy program, which "uses the power of sharing stories within the family setting to help parents read effectively with their children." The site features a book list, training and instructor information, and details about a fund that provides free children's books to participants in community reading classes. Coordinated by Humanities Washington. http://www.humanities.org/motherfather/ Topics: Education, English Language, Families, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Dec 29, 2004 National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL)
The "2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) measures the English literacy of America's adults (people age 16 and older living in households and prisons). NAAL builds on the previous national assessment of literacy completed in 1992." The NAAL website features reports, data tools, survey and literacy background, a glossary, and links to related materials about literacy. From the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), U.S. Department of Education. http://nces.ed.gov/naal/ Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship Last updated Dec 20, 2005 National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read
This is "an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts [NEA] designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. ... [It] brings together partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment." Features details about the application process for program grants, and study guides for books such as "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Joy Luck Club." From the NEA, Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, and Arts Midwest. http://www.neabigread.org/ Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship Last updated Nov 20, 2007 National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
Site of a government institute devoted to the "development and provision of high quality adult education and literacy services." Notable resources include "Bridges to Practice," a guide to "improving services to adults with learning disabilities," and "America's Literacy Directory" of local literacy programs in the U.S. Also features a FAQ on literacy, facts and statistics, training materials, publications, legislative updates, and more. http://www.nifl.gov/ Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Mental Conditions Last updated Jul 12, 2004 National Reading Panel (NRP)
This panel was convened by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) in 1997 "to assess the effectiveness of different approaches used to teach children to read." In 2000, the NRP concluded its work and submitted "The Report of the National Reading Panel: Teaching Children to Read." This site features a summary and the full report, which discusses topics such as phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and teacher education. http://www.nationalreadingpanel.org/ Topics: Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Dec 12, 2005 The Official Flat Stanley Project
An creative pen pal project for grade schoolers, who make a two-dimensional character and start a journal for him. Then he and the journal "are sent to another school where students there treat Flat Stanley as a guest and complete the journal. Flat Stanley and the journal are then returned to the original sender." The site includes a list of participants and resources for students and teachers. Based on a children's book by Jeff Brown. http://www.flatstanleyproject.com/ Topics: Children's Literature, K-12 Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Sep 6, 2008 Online Visual Literacy Project
An exploration of common visual elements including the dot, the line, shape, direction, texture, color, hue, saturation, value, scale, dimension, and motion. Audio and video clips are used to illustrate further explanations of several of the elements. http://www.pomona.edu/Academics/courserelated/classprojects/Visual-lit/intro/intro.html Topics: Communications, Education, English Language, Librarianship Last updated Apr 6, 2002 Read Across America
"Originally created as a one-day event to celebrate reading on Dr. Seuss' birthday, March 2, ... [the National Education Association's] Read Across America has grown into a nationwide initiative that promotes reading every day." Includes a FAQ, ideas and resources for events, and information about an NEA Spanish-language literacy program. Also includes lists of recommended books (such as Asian American and African American book lists), and a brief biography of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). http://www.nea.org/readacross/ Topics: Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Reading Online
This "is a peer-reviewed journal of the International Reading Association (IRA). ... The journal focuses on literacy practice and research in classrooms serving students aged 5 to 18" with a special focus on supporting "professionals as they integrate technology in the classroom." The site features a searchable and browsable archive of articles on topics such as media literacy, visual literacy, and critical literacy. http://www.readingonline.org/ Topics: Communications, Education, English Language, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jan 26, 2004 The Songs Inspired By Literature (SIBL) Project
"The SIBL Project uses the language of music to inspire people to learn to read and write." The heart of the site is the list of over 250 rock artists, their songs, and the titles of literature that were the influence behind the songs. Artists include the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Axyl Rose, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Sheryl Crow, and many more. From the nonprofit group Artists for Literacy. http://www.artistsforliteracy.org/sibl.html Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Music, Musical Genres Last updated Jan 18, 2004 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Starting in 2006, this award recognizes "the author(s) and illustrator(s) of a beginning reader book who demonstrate great creativity and imagination in his/her/their literary and artistic achievements to engage children in reading." The site explains the criteria and application process and lists the people on the selection committee. From the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) of the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/geiselaward/geiselabout/index.cfm Topics: Children's Literature, Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Dec 2, 2008 |
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