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Empowering Educators

Inspiring Readers

Advancing Equity

Our Mission

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The Minnesota Reading Association's mission is to inspire lifelong readers and empower educators through professional learning, advocacy, and equity-focused literacy practices.

The Minnesota Reading Association is a dynamic and diverse organization that includes classroom teachers, reading specialists, consultants, administrators, supervisors, college teachers, researchers, psychologists, librarians, media specialists, students, families, and community members. All are welcome! The Association has members in Minnesota and is affiliated with the International Literacy Association.

**This image was brought to you by the infectious excitement of students who participated in the Celebrate Literacy event.

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BookBreaks Author Talk Series
Oct 1
BookBreaks Author Talk Series
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Book Creator Digital Storytelling Tools
Oct 22
Book Creator Digital Storytelling Tools
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Peace (Virtual) Storytime: A Celebration of Children’s Literature for Peace
Nov 9
Peace (Virtual) Storytime: A Celebration of Children’s Literature for Peace

ZOOM LINK:
https://asu.zoom.us/meeting/register/ABbAmRdJTjOV0PtLLWwYeA

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Changing Literacies in a World with AI
Nov 19
Changing Literacies in a World with AI
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BookBreakAuthor Talks & a Culture of Reading
Jan 14
BookBreakAuthor Talks & a Culture of Reading
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View fullsize Peace Storytime: A Celebration of Children’s Literature for Peace Invite all the children in your life to this family-friendly virtual event celebrating the power of children’s literature to nurture peace. Enjoy a special reading of Peac
View fullsize Invite all the children in your life for this family-friendly virtual event celebrating the power of children’s literature to nurture peace. Enjoy a special reading of Peace and Pancakes with Peace Ambassador and author, Anne M. Picard. Discov
View fullsize 📚 Free Virtual Author Talks & PD for Your School! 📚 We’re partnering with BookBreak to bring free author visits (featuring Yamile Saied Méndez, Pam Muñoz Ryan, and more!) and professional development to the Minnesota Readin
View fullsize 📚✨ Exciting opportunities are coming this fall! We’re thrilled to partner with BookBreak to bring our school community FREE virtual author talks and professional development designed to inspire a true Culture of Reading. 💙📖 🎤 K–12 Vi
View fullsize Whether you’re reading on a cabin dock, in a hammock, or during a quiet afternoon at home, there is something on this clothesline for everyone: 🍏 Thank You, Teachers by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann: Heartfelt stories celebrating the imp
View fullsize Still thinking about our Celebrate Literacy event! Such a fun evening celebrating our young writers! 📖✍️✨ #celebrateliteracy #teacher #minnesota #reading #scienceofreading
View fullsize I love to read month is read month is almost halfway over! Check out the upcoming event with TCARC!
View fullsize In light of recent events in Minnesota, our thoughts are with all members of our education community and the families we serve. We recognize this is a difficult time for many, and we stand with educators, students, and caregivers as they navigate the
View fullsize Make sure you’re signed up to join us at the LiRN events!
View fullsize Some new books I learned about this weekend! What are some must haves in your library? #literature #minneapolis #teacher #reading #classroomlibrary
View fullsize Sneak peek of our fall newsletter! As we look ahead, we want to hear from you, our passionate network of educators, librarians, and literacy advocates. How can MRA serve you better? What types of engagement, programming, or professional development
View fullsize Sign up now! Britt Hawthorne is going to be speaking at the LiRN event! Link in bio!