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The Michigan Reading Journal (MRJ) is the peer-reviewed journal of the Michigan Reading Association (MRA) and publishes issues in Fall, Winter, and Spring of each year. The journal serves literacy educators and literacy teacher educators of all levels with research and practitioner articles, as well as book reviews of professional texts and young adult literature. The journal also welcomes submissions of original poetry, short fiction, essays, and artwork.

Current Issue: Volume 56, Issue 1 (2023)

Full Issue

Full Issue: Volume 56, No. 1

Bridging Research to Practice

Modern vs. Traditional: Comparing Reading-Level and Strategy-Based Small Groups in Primary Grades
Abigail Tosch and Jenna Andriakos

Exploring Science and Engineering Practices in Children’s Picture Books
Derrick A. Nero and Kathleen Everts Danielson

Toward a Theory of an Integrated Theoretical Approach of Literacy for Black Boys
Aaron M. Johnson

Case Study of an SEL Coach and Instructional Specialist: Understanding a New Role
Rachelle S. Savitz and Jacy Ippolito

Voices from the Region

Leveraging Student Voice and Technology within an 8th-Grade Literacy Community
Shavonne M. Jacobson

Critical Issues

Restructuring a Developmental ESL Course at an Urban Community College: Asking the Right Questions
Deniz Gokcora and Raymond Oenbring

The “Reading Wars” are Back: What are the Implications for Adolescent Literacy?
Jenelle Williams

Book Reviews

#BookJoy: Reading as Community. Reading as Resistance.
Leah van Belle

Reviews of Books Centering Community
Julie Baxa, Julie Bonathan, Bethany Bratney, Phyllis Ness, Leah van Belle, Julie Watanabe, and Deborah L. Wolter

Books as Educator Self-Care, Restoration, and Joy!
Dawn Nacker

Other

President’s Message…
Andy Schoenborn

President-Elect’s Message…
Liz Lietz

Executive Director’s Message…
Jeanette Field

From the Editors…
Laura Gabrion, Rui Niu-Cooper, Leah van Belle, and Janelle Williams

Michigan Reading Journal General Call for Manuscripts & Graphics