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Reading Matters

Make it Matter

Reading Matters | Volume 16 • Winter 2016 |

Each year the South Carolina Council of the International

Literacy Association brings you an annual edition of

Reading Matters

. Sarah Hunt-Barron and Jacquelynn Malloy,

co-editors, work diligently with committee members to

produce a quality professional journal to support literacy

educators. On behalf of SCIRA, I am honored as this

year’s president to bring greetings in this 2016 edition.

Reading Matters

articles are contributed by educators

and other professionals committed to the continuous

improvement of literacy instruction. As an organization,

we appreciate and value the submissions. It is our hope

that you are challenged and inspired by this edition.

SCIRA is a non-profit organization. Our goal is the

improvement of literacy. We are affiliated with the

International Literacy Association. Through an annual

conference, literacy workshop, newsletters, journal, website

and social media, SCIRA provides professional development.

Educators are encouraged to grow professionally through

scholarship opportunities, grants for Teachers as Readers,

Literature Grants, and Community Service Grant Awards.

If you would like more information concerning our

organization, please visit our website,

Also, mark your calendar for the 42nd annual SCIRA

conference,

Team Up With Literacy and Win

, scheduled

for February 23-25, 2017, at the Marriott Resort and

Spa, Hilton Head. Dale Anthony, President Elect

and her committees are preparing an outstanding

conference program. We hope to see you there.

Cathy Delaney

2016-2017 SCIRA President

Letter from the President

Cathy Delaney