Michigan Reading Association

Michigan Reading Association The Michigan Reading Association (MRA) is a non-profit group that is dedicated to promoting literacy

This page is intended for MRA members to share information, engage in discussion, and promote literacy. Although MRA sponsors this page, the views expressed here are those of individual members and do not necessarily reflect policies or positions of MRA.

MRA is excited to share our very own Adolescent Literacy Committee Co-Chair, Jenny Sanford, was named Middle School Engl...
08/26/2026

MRA is excited to share our very own Adolescent Literacy Committee Co-Chair, Jenny Sanford, was named Middle School English Teacher of the Year by MCTE. Thank you, Jenny, for all you do!

The Michigan Reading Association invites you to submit proposals for our upcoming 2027 conference, themed “The Art of Li...
08/21/2026

The Michigan Reading Association invites you to submit proposals for our upcoming 2027 conference, themed “The Art of Literacy.” The 71st annual conference will take place in Downtown Grand Rapids, March 12-14, 2027. This conference hopes to highlight the creative approaches to teaching literacy, celebrating every text, no matter the modality, and showcasing the diverse palette of students we serve. https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/5duBsIZvBl/form/speaker

The Michigan Reading Association invites you to submit proposals for our upcoming 2027 conference, themed “The Art of Li...
08/07/2026

The Michigan Reading Association invites you to submit proposals for our upcoming 2027 conference, themed “The Art of Literacy.” The 71st annual conference will take place in Downtown Grand Rapids, March 12-14, 2027. This conference hopes to highlight the creative approaches to teaching literacy, celebrating every text, no matter the modality, and showcasing the diverse palette of students we serve. https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/5duBsIZvBl/form/speaker

Join the MRA Adolescent Literacy Committee for this FREE, virtual Book Club. August 13, 2026 7:30 PM. A link will be pro...
08/07/2026

Join the MRA Adolescent Literacy Committee for this FREE, virtual Book Club. August 13, 2026 7:30 PM. A link will be provided via email. Link to register: https://forms.gle/gLFrK3zjvw8K2BBJ9 Scholastic

MRA Board members are committed to continuous professional learning to stay current on literacy research, priorities, an...
08/06/2026

MRA Board members are committed to continuous professional learning to stay current on literacy research, priorities, and evidence-based practices across Michigan.
The literacy institute in partnership through MAISA GELN and MDE, deepened participants’ knowledge of critical literacy development aligned with Michigan’s literacy priorities under Public Act 146, including the science of reading and evidence-based practices. Researchers and presenters included Dr. Laura Tortorelli, Dr. Julia Lindsey, and Dr. Adrea Trunkenmiller, who shared current research and practical applications for literacy instruction. The learning also reinforced the powerful role literacy coaches play in strengthening instruction and increasing student achievement.
We are grateful for opportunities to learn alongside Michigan educators and bring new insights back to support literacy leadership across our state—every day, every child, every classroom. Michigan Department of Education Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators

We are incredibly grateful to our partners and sponsors who made our Summer Workshop possible: 📚 Detroit Institute of Ar...
07/30/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our partners and sponsors who made our Summer Workshop possible: 📚 Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) for hosting us and providing lunch 📚 Sleeping Bear Press and Cherry Lake Publishing Group for sponsoring the event, providing swag bags, and sharing signed books from our featured authors 📚 Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan for generously providing graphic novels and bookmarks 📚 Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL) for sharing expertise on building robust classroom libraries. 🌟 Special thanks to our outstanding authors Devin Scillian, Denise Brennan-Nelson, and Heather Bruegl for offering insights into the craft of writing and inspiring us with their stories.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to a day filled with learning, inspiration, and a renewed commitment...
07/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to a day filled with learning, inspiration, and a renewed commitment to fostering a love of reading. Throughout the day, participants explored the DIA for Educators, learned strategies for weaving illustrated texts into daily instruction, examined mentor texts, discovered the power of graphic novels and visual thinking strategies, and reflected on ways to strengthen classroom libraries and literacy experiences for all students. We look forward to continuing this work together and are already excited for the 2027 Michigan Reading Association Conference!

07/29/2026

As texts become more complex, many secondary students still need explicit instruction in decoding, fluency, and comprehension. The challenge? Finding practical ways to provide that support within an already full curriculum. 📚️

Join literacy experts Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey on August 4 as they share research-backed strategies you can put into practice right away. Whether you're already familiar with their work or discovering it for the first time, this webinar is packed with ideas you can take back to your classroom.

📍Register today: https://buff.ly/0hDoaij
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