Virginia State Literacy Association

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Here’s a cozy way to celebrate your love of reading. Click here to join the Sock Hop crowd.

It's almost time to get cozy with your favorite pumpkin spice everything to join our Fall Into Writing Book Club with
Dr. Rebecca Harper! This book club is for anyone, but especially educators who teach in the secondary grades. The fall book club will be based on the book Writing Workouts by Dr. Rebecca Harper. The best part is that Dr. Harper will be conducting this book club, which will be hosted by the Virginia State Literacy Association.

VSLA members can join the book club for free, and non-members can join for a $10 fee.

Click here or on the picture to fill out the form which closes on September 11th and learn more about the Book Club!

We can't wait to talk all things writing with Dr. Rebecca Harper!

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* Every individual has the right to knowledgeable and qualified literacy educators.

* Literacy instruction must be equitable and culturally relevant.

*Learning environments should be supportive and have integrated support systems.

* Every individual can benefit from explicit and systematic phonics instruction that is evidence-based.

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Children's Rights to Read

We believe in ILA's Children's Rights to Read.

The Children’s Rights to Read initiative, founded on 10 fundamental rights every child deserves, was developed to ensure that every child, everywhere, has access to the education, opportunities, and resources needed to read.

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September Leadership Team Meeting

09/26/2026 9:00 AM

Richmond, VA
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November Leadership Team Meeting

11/21/2026 9:00 AM

Virtual
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January Leadership Team Meeting

01/23/2027 9:00 AM

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VSLA Annual Conference

03/15/2027

Williamsburg Lodge, VA
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May Leadership Team Meeting

05/01/2027 9:00 AM

Richmond, VA

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VSLA has been gathering resources to help our teachers and families educate their students in this challenging time. While not an exhaustive list, we think it’s a good start. We recommend reviewing these and going deeper in your own search for additional resources.

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Virginia Readers' Choice

All of the votes are in and the students have spoken! Over 70,000 students across Virginia read books from the Virginia Reader’s Choice annual book list. Special thanks to all of the educators who facilitated the voting and worked to make this year’s program a success.

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