Check out this new title in our Online Bookstore. The expanding literacy demands placed upon young people at the beginning of the 21st century include more reading and writing tasks than at any other time in human history. Adolescent learners deserve the kinds of support and learning opportunities that will enable them to grow into confident, independent readers and writers. Community Several groups of Association members have been organized to pursue a shared interest in adolescent literacy.
Individuals listed for each group can often provide information and suggest resources on the topic.
In addition, professional development forums, symposia, and other events focus specifically on this topic. Adolescent literacy is also a major theme in over two dozen IRA books and nonprint publications.