Reading aloud opens doors to language, comprehension, joy, and belonging, long before a child learns to read independently. The resources on this page were developed by ILA members who serve on the ...

Beyond typical classroom uses for fluency and decoding practice, or as mentor texts for writing, quality children's literature creates the opportunity for readers to experience the world. Rudine Simms ...

The International Literacy Association (ILA) proudly announces the recipients of its 2026 Children's and Young Adult Book Awards. These awards honor newly published authors who demonstrate exceptional ...

The International Literacy Association (ILA) announced today that James F. Baumann, Chancellor's Chair for Excellence in Literacy Education Emeritus at the University of Missouri, is the recipient of ...

When children believe their ideas matter and their voices are heard, they experience belonging. Nurturing belonging in mathematics means valuing children's ideas, and simple routines—like inviting ...

The International Literacy Association (ILA) is a professional organization with a mission of connecting research and practice to continuously improve the quality of literacy instruction across the ...

Incorporating technology into elementary literacy spaces presents many challenges for teachers and students alike. Time constraints, device issues, and accessibility concerns make digital projects ...

Literacy Today, ILA's digital magazine for members, empowers and inspires educators in every stage of their career. Issues focus on hot topics in the field and how they relate to high-quality ...