In an article for Literacy Today magazine, authors from the University at Buffalo and Michigan State University present Read STOP Write: A routine that helps students read, summarize, and write about challenging informational texts while strengthening decoding and vocabulary: buff.ly/zxhM3Uh

When access to books is restricted, so is students’ opportunity to read and grow. 📚 ILA Board Vice President and University of Rhode Island Dean Danielle Dennis shares how book bans are shaping literacy and why access remains critical to achievement: buff.ly/f0NbvI9 #FreedomToRead #BookBans #ILA

The editorial team of the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy calls for an expansive view of literacies—inclusive, equitable, and transformative. 📖 Read their full statement about reimagining what literacy means in today’s world: buff.ly/j1FItn1 #LiteracyEducation #Equity #JAAL #ILA

This week, we're highlighting articles from across The Reading Teacher, the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, and Reading Research Quarterly—all ILA journals written by literacy experts at the forefront of their field. 📚 Add their work to your TBR list: buff.ly/xWgmkyM

What does it truly mean to serve on @ILAToday's Board of Directors? ✍️ For Kenneth Kunz, a past president, it means making informed decisions that empower people with the opportunity to unlock their potential through literacy: buff.ly/2SEsTPA Submit a nomination by December 22: buff.ly/qf4cvvd

Make assessment smarter, not harder. Join Michigan State University Associate Professor Adrea Truckenmiller on November 13 at 5:00 p.m. ET for practical strategies to interpret results that improve instruction—and use data to advocate for better assessment practices: buff.ly/8EzBm3Q

How does Science of Reading literature engage with equity? 💭 In a new article, Texas Woman's University Assistant Professor JaNiece Elzy-Palmer and her colleagues found that most studies focus on access and opportunity, with fewer addressing justice or systemic change. Read more: buff.ly/UcM27Jl

ICYMI: There is US$13,000 in funding available through @ILAToday's 2026 Awards and Grants Program! 📢 Nominate yourself or a colleague by submitting an application by February 2, 2026:

In an article for Literacy Today magazine, Tatiana Charry—a general manager of Beacon Preschools with more than a decade of experience in education—shares how her preschool network is reimagining family engagement in early literacy: buff.ly/jD0VB9j

The future of literacy needs your voice. 🌎 Nominations for the International Literacy Association's Board of Directors is now open. In these roles, you or a colleague could drive progress in literacy education and equity worldwide: buff.ly/hH15vE6 #LiteracyLeadership #ILA

What if writing began with talk? 🗣️ In an article for Literacy Today magazine, Tumbao Bilingual Books Founders Valerie Butrón and Rita Guzman explore how oracy routines help students—especially multilingual learners—find their voice before putting pen to paper: buff.ly/Dwba9jA

“Use data to inform instruction” is common advice, but not always easy to apply. 📊 In a new article, Adrea Truckenmiller and her colleagues offer a framework for using reading assessments more effectively in grades K–6: buff.ly/awYgRf7 Register for Adrea's webinar on November 13: buff.ly/8EzBm3Q

In a short video, University of Colorado Boulder Associate Professor Alison G. Boardman and doctoral candidate Allarie Coleman present their study, which highlights how scaffolding can make project-based learning more inclusive and engaging for high school students: buff.ly/5cvCmpf

In the U.S., the use of uncertified teachers has grown from a temporary solution to a nationwide concern. EdWeek examines the factors driving this shift and its implications for students and schools: buff.ly/1WBPpuL #Education #TeacherShortage #Teaching

Help lead the global literacy movement! 🌍We're accepting applications for @ILAToday's Board of Directors. If you’re ready to inspire change and advocate for literacy for all, read more: buff.ly/JVRPmS0 Nominations may be submitted at any time, but the deadline for the current cycle is December 22.

Sara Gonzalez Flechas, guest editor of Literacy Today magazine and a founding member of GL Books and the Literacy Center, uncovered the impact of introducing literacy as a structured methodology to English education in Colombia: buff.ly/7XiM0mS

What’s next for bilingual education? 🏫 In an article for Literacy Today magazine, Claudia González and Alberto Lozano discuss lessons learned from two decades of English language teaching in Colombia—and how literacy and teacher support can drive lasting change: buff.ly/Jo22lqP

New research published in Reading Research Quarterly asks: How free are teachers to choose what students read? 📚 A national survey of 1,250 elementary educators reveals patterns of autonomy, access, and inequity shaping reading instruction across U.S. classrooms: buff.ly/UTqroXE

How can we ensure new teachers are classroom ready? 🍎 On October 22 at 5:00 p.m. ET, join James Darin Pope (Tuscaloosa City Schools) and Kelly Davis (Towson University) for a fireside chat on innovative approaches to recruiting and supporting educators: buff.ly/SU2deKh

ICYMI: The latest issue of Literacy Today magazine is out now! 📰 Inside, you will find topics that explore the complexities—and challenges—of literacy coaching. Read the full issue: buff.ly/zYBZIN0

In an article for the latest issue of Literacy Today magazine, ILA Board Vice President Danielle V. Dennis reflects on how book banning limits access, silences voices, and weakens literacy: buff.ly/2MfqO54 #ILA #BannedBooksWeek

What #LiteracyWins did our community share so far? This #BannedBooksWeek, we're uplifting the stories of local literacy advocacy, like the Books Save Lives Grant from We Need Diverse Books: buff.ly/hVEPQql Share your local "wins" in the comments! 📖

Access to books shouldn’t depend on a ZIP code. 📚 Central Michigan University Marie Berrell Endowed Professor of Literacy Tiffany A. Flowers offers 10 practical, community-driven strategies to ensure every child has the chance to read and thrive: buff.ly/4eDfPUL

In this short video, University of Missouri-St. Louis Associate Professor Shea Kerkhoff introduces a new study exploring how dialogic argument writing can help students engage with evidence, question assumptions, and strengthen civic reasoning. Read the open access article: buff.ly/SD0kKlR

This #BannedBooksWeek, we want to hear about your wins. Did you design an engaging book display? Organize to overturn a book ban? Discuss an article promoting literacy access for all? Share your stories with us by using the hashtag #LiteracyWins. We will unveil a “wins wall” of all submissions. 🌎📚

Big results don’t always require big changes.💡On October 14 at 5:00 p.m. ET, literacy researcher and educator Devin Kearns will lead a live webinar showcasing how small, evidence-based shifts can transform your literacy instruction. Register now: buff.ly/Bs4RHFt

Families and caregivers can play a vital role in children's language growth—while also honoring their cultural heritage. Watch as Mai W. Zaru, a postdoctoral fellow at Southern Methodist University, explores how the peer-assisted reading strategy can be used to foster connections: buff.ly/BYbnnQR

In an article for Reading Research Quarterly, the authors visualize more than 100 acts of resistance to book banning. 📢 Their maps highlight students, educators, librarians, and advocacy groups working to sustain students’ right to read: buff.ly/e3afAjJ

In a recent article, Sam Houston State University teacher educator Sonja Ezell—who recently served as chair of ILA's Children's and Young Adult Book Awards committee—reflects on the state of modern picturebooks: buff.ly/cPMvHna

It's the final week of Literacy Month! 📚 To celebrate, we invite you to visit your local library or community reading space. Tag your favorite one below! Let's celebrate the vital role these places play in protecting the right to read. Access all our free #ILD2025 resources:

The global teacher shortage is growing—and we still don’t have answers. How can we ensure every child has access to the educators they deserve? Read more in an op-ed for MSN: buff.ly/bQd8B8l

Want to get involved? We're rounding up all the latest opportunities at @ILAToday: 📌Sign up for a new webinar on October 14, at 5:00 p.m. ET: buff.ly/Bs4RHFt 📌Download our free #ILD2025 toolkit: buff.ly/1N8DnyK 📌Send ILA memories to [email protected] for our 70th anniversary celebration.

In an article for Reading Research Quarterly, Manchester Metropolitan University Reader in Critical Applied Linguistics Ian Cushing follows the “word gap” across time, policy, and classrooms—exposing how deficit ideologies stigmatize families and constrain teachers: buff.ly/cXdttbR

In honor of Together We Read week, we are reflecting on an article by Michigan State University doctoral student Amber Lawson and early literacy consultant Ashelin R. Currie about culturally relevant read-alouds: buff.ly/ad9rSTf Learn more about our #ID2025 campaign: buff.ly/1N8DnyK

The JADE framework shows how literacy can be more than skills—it can build justice, dialogue, and student voice. 🗣️ Read the new Reading Research Quarterly open access article: buff.ly/cYTdNiM

This week, we are inviting our community to take the Together We Read pledge: buff.ly/PuOElRL Commit to reading aloud one-on-one with each child in your care for at least 10 minutes every day this week. 📖 Download our Literacy Month Toolkit for more #ILD2025 activities: buff.ly/YIrMDxc

Need more read-aloud selections for your TBR list? 📚 Sonja Ezell, a teacher educator at Sam Houston State University, and Laurie Sharp, a senior associate provost at Utah Valley University, put together a book basket by subject. Check out their list and share your own recommendations below!

It's #MyBookVoice week!🎙️This Literacy Month, we're amplifying prompts that encourage young readers to share their stories and speak up through the books they love. With our free #ILD2025 activity calendar, you can join us in sparking joyful reading everywhere, every day: buff.ly/YIrMDxc

Want to make a bigger impact in your literacy instruction without overhauling your approach? On October 14 at 5:00 p.m. ET, NC State University Goodnight Distinguished Professor Devin Kearns will present practical, evidence-based strategies that can make a lasting impact on students: buff.ly/lxnFzQk

Picturebooks are more than early reading tools—they’re powerful resources for all learners. 📚 Sonja Ezell, a teacher educator at Sam Houston State University, highlights why it’s time to bring them back into the classroom: buff.ly/ZCmD4Wu Read more about her work at @ILAToday: buff.ly/6Q8qBqU

TikTok is shaping literacy debates.📱A new Reading Research Quarterly study shows how Science of Reading (SoR) videos spread simplified binaries, promote resources, and amplify personal stories—often framing SoR as the only “right” approach. Read more: buff.ly/6jM5Dk5 #ILA #LiteracyResearch #EdTech

Do you know a young reader who loves BookTok?🎙️This week for Literacy Month, we are inviting kids and teens to share short videos recommending a favorite read using #MyBookVoice. Download our how-to guide and get involved in #ILD2025: buff.ly/YIrMDxc

In a reflection for Literacy Today magazine, @ILAToday President Dana Robertson shares his thoughts on the rise of misinformation and the importance of teaching critical thinking. 💭 Read the full article: buff.ly/GflvRIp

AI is reshaping classrooms. But what happens when it enters literacy instruction? 💻 In a new article for @ILAToday, reading specialist Catherine Gibbons explores the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into teaching practice: buff.ly/WJLp5qe

A new Reading Research Quarterly study shows how teachers in a Catholic school navigated censorship, racism, and community pushback. By tracing the “ghosts” of white Christian nationalism, the authors reveal the struggles and possibilities of equity-focused literacy work: buff.ly/y9IrBed

Just published by AASL and ALA Editions: "The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything," an essential new resource offering strategies, inspiration, and professional guidance for school librarians everywhere: buff.ly/lf4up4g #SchoolLibraries #Librarians #Education #Books

This Literacy Month, we're challenging families to share their sightings for #ReadersInTheWild week! 🔭 Whether it's on a bus stop or in a café, we invite you to help us map global reading moments. Download our Readers in the Wild Bingo Card and read more about #ILDMonth2025: buff.ly/Ov9ZXm4

Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! Since 1966, ILD has affirmed literacy as a fundamental human right—a mission @ILAToday continues to champion. As we approach our 70th anniversary, we invite you to share your ILA reflections & photos to [email protected]! Learn more about #ILD2025: buff.ly/Ov9ZXm4

Deadline reminder🚨: Last call to apply for editorship of Reading Research Quarterly! This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a prestigious journal with a storied history of shaping the field of literacy as @ILAToday enters its 70th year. Apply by September 14: buff.ly/VJBt08N

Did you download a free copy of our Literacy Month Toolkit yet?📚We provide an activity calendar with weekly prompts to encourage young readers to celebrate #ILD2025 at home, in the classroom, and in the community! Your efforts to promote literacy matter. Download our free toolkit: buff.ly/Ov9ZXm4