Volume 59, Issue 1 (2026)
Full Issue
Front Matter
Bridging Research to Practice
Connecting the Pieces: Designing a Community-Engaged Family Literacy Program
Margaret O. Hanna and Janet Oyebode
Voices from the Region
Redefining “Back to Basics:” Critical Place-Based Education as Essential Practice
Jeffrey Austin and Rosalyn D. Shahid
The Case for AI-Enhanced Professional Learning for Literacy Educators
Michelle Wagner, Laura Gabrion, Judy Bowling, and Beth Gonzalez
Book Review
Building Courage: Children’s Books Are Not Just for Kids!
Nicole R. Peterson
Other
Executive Director’s Message…
Jeanette Field
President’s Message…
Jodi Pfeifer
President-Elect’s Message…
Angel Ky
Introducing the Michigan Reading Journal’s Editorial Team 2026-2029
Mihyun Han, Amy Croel-Perrien, Nicole R. Peterson, and Kristen L. White
From the Editors…
Mihyun Han, Amy Croel-Perrien, Nicole R. Peterson, and Kristen L. White