A teacher wrote me today about a boy helped by MagazineLiteracy.org. It's a precious story about the human spirit, and about helping, happiness, and hope that cannot hold a pricetag.Continue reading "Happiness and Hope for a Boy Learning to Read"
Industry rallies around MagazineLiteracy.org
We were so pleased to be invited to the Folio:Show in New York City this week where we showcased MagazineLiteracy.org to thousands of magazine industry stakeholders. It truly takes anContinue reading "Industry rallies around MagazineLiteracy.org"
"Send more help to little towns like Pearlington, Mississippi…"
I was listening to the radio this evening and was touched by a story about how small towns swept away by Hurricane Katrina are already rebuilding... it emphasized the needContinue reading ""Send more help to little towns like Pearlington, Mississippi…""
Anniversary Marked by Great Sadness, but Greater Responsibility, Resolve, and Hope
We marked our one-year anniversary with great sadness in the wake of hundreds lives shattered by Hurricane Katrina, but with an even greater sense of responsibility and resolve. With overContinue reading "Anniversary Marked by Great Sadness, but Greater Responsibility, Resolve, and Hope"
Parents Praise Project
One of the most important goals of the Magazine Publishers Family Literacy Project is to promote family literacy - to help children and families experience and enjoy reading together. WeContinue reading "Parents Praise Project"
Spider a Hit at Moraine Meadows Elementary School
Our wonderful teacher/literacy agent at Moraine Meadows Elementary School has provided an inspiring report on how they are using Spider magazine in their classroom. Special thanks to Pretium Partners, Inc.Continue reading "Spider a Hit at Moraine Meadows Elementary School"
A magazine lover on why magazines matter
Link - These are emotionally charged times for the magazine industry, a period of much hand-wringing over the future of the medium as it faces the threats of the internetContinue reading "A magazine lover on why magazines matter"
Welcome to the Magazine Literacy blog
Welcome to the blog of MagazineLiteracy.org. My name is Shawn Lea and I look forward to starting a conversation in the blogosphere of the importance of community involvement and childContinue reading "Welcome to the Magazine Literacy blog"