Join our Literacy Coffee Chat
Set yourself apart from the competition and showcase your knowledge as a literacy professional. Join Cathy Gibbons to critique and reflect on literacy based articles. Meetings held over Zoom as your share your thoughts and ideas.
Nominate a Book for "The Jerry" Award
The M. Jerry Weiss Book Award was established in 1994 by the New Jersey Reading Association to honor Dr. M. Jerry Weiss, distinguished service professor at New Jersey City University and nationally known advocate of children’s literature. Continuing this legacy, the New Jersey Literacy Association and the West Jersey Reading Council now c
The M. Jerry Weiss Book Award was established in 1994 by the New Jersey Reading Association to honor Dr. M. Jerry Weiss, distinguished service professor at New Jersey City University and nationally known advocate of children’s literature. Continuing this legacy, the New Jersey Literacy Association and the West Jersey Reading Council now collaborate to present this award, affectionately known as “The Jerry.”
Recent Award Winners:
Picture Book: Ben and the Amazing Animal Adventure by Denise Ammeraal Furlong and Sarah Szamreta Tang
Chapter Book : Two Degrees by Alan Gratz
Graphic Novel: When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson
Graphic Novels: Reading is Reading!
Graphic Novels: Reading is Reading!
Join this interactive workshop on reading graphic novels, where you'll discover effective strategies to enhance your students’ comprehension and enjoyment of this unique medium. We'll cover essential tips on how to interpret visual elements and narrative techniques, use charts to analyze plot and character development, and provide hands-o
Join this interactive workshop on reading graphic novels, where you'll discover effective strategies to enhance your students’ comprehension and enjoyment of this unique medium. We'll cover essential tips on how to interpret visual elements and narrative techniques, use charts to analyze plot and character development, and provide hands-on activities to practice these skills. Whether you're a seasoned teacher/reader or new to graphic novels, this workshop will equip you with the tools to fully appreciate and understand these rich, visual stories.