Journal of Literacy Research (JLR)

The Journal of Literacy Research (JLR) is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that publishes research related to literacy and literacy education from

The Journal of Literacy Research (JLR) is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that publishes research related to literacy and literacy education from preschool through adulthood. JLR publishes research and scholarly papers, including original research and essays in its Insights column. Articles represent diverse research paradigms and theoretical orientations, and they employ a variety of methodologies and modes of inquiry. JLR serves as a forum for sharing innovative areas of research and pedagogy and encourages papers that disrupt traditional notions of literacy and literacy instruction.

Highlighted articles

February 2023 Member Newsletter

President’s Message Dear LRA Family and Friends, I begin this newsletter by acknowledging our role as not only a community of scholars but a community

June 1, 2023 No Comments

Call for Nominations – Albert J. Kingston

Happy June! I know so many of you are emerging from large service loads this year. And you continue to provide service to LRA as

June 1, 2023 No Comments

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Members-Only Access to JLR

As part of our publishing partnership with SAGE, a substantial portion of articles from back issues of the JLR can be openly accessed online by the general public. To access those articles/volumes, please click the link provided below. JLR publications come in both print and online versions.

JLR Editorial Team and Editorial Review Board

The Journal of Literacy Research (JLR) is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that publishes research related to literacy and literacy education from preschool through adulthood.