Every Manitoban a Literate Manitoban

Welcome to the Manitoba Reading Association

Welcome to the Manitoba Reading Association's website! The Manitoba Reading Association (MRA) is a provincial council of the International Literacy Association. We include over 500 teachers, parents, students, and others committed to the promotion of literacy and to the improvement of reading and writing instruction throughout Manitoba. We also support the development of literacy throughout the province with our local councils. 

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​Preparing children for their literacy future is the most important work anyone can do.

Recent Updates

Please join us at the Manitoba Reading Association!

General Meetings will be held:
Jan. 20, 2024 (details TBD)
​April 20, 2024 (AGM, details TBD)

Reading Council of Greater Winnipeg is pleased to host Dr. Larry Swartz on MTS PD Day

​Click here to register.

MRA Crocus Awards and RCGW Awards Night

Cris Tovani One-Day Event Hosted by MRA's Adolescent Literacy Summit 

MRA Annual General Meeting

Our AGM was held the day after the Tovani event at the Victoria Inn Conference Centre, on April 22, 2023. After our business meeting, where we elected a brand new Secretary (Sarah Harrison) and President Elect (Carrie Wood), Lisa and Brian Wyzlic presented author Lisa's new picture book Harold the Iceberg Melts Down, and how to use picture books with all ages. We are still looking for a Treasurer, Vice President and members at large. Please reach out to our committee if you are interested in joining!

Kudos to Friesens, one of MRA's Partners in Literacy, for their commitment to I Love To Read Month

From their website:
Book printing is always a reason to celebrate at Friesens Corporation because it’s our business and it’s what we love! But February is a special month with a special meaning – it’s I Love to Read month! This campaign, promoted locally and nationally, means a lot to us for several reasons:

• Friesens has always been a strong advocate in promoting the benefits of literacy and all things book-related: whether it’s printing them, writing them or reading them.
• Literacy, and the love of reading is a gift that helps to kickstart a child’s knowledge, understanding and connection to the world around them.
• Reading helps connect all of us – young and old – at a fundamental level.

For February 2023, Friesens partnered once again with Golden West to celebrate I Love to Read month. In preparation for this special event, Friesens chose the book, A Strange Bird written by Michael Engler, illustrated by Joelle Tourlonias and had 1000 copies printed and sent out to 14 schools across 6 school divisions. Our employee-owners volunteered their time and excellent reading skills to attend one of the participating schools, read to the children in their classroom setting and show them just how much fun books can be.

CBC Best Canadian Books for Kids and Teens of 2022

Click here to check out the CBC Books picks for the best Young Adult, middle grade and picture books for kids published in 2022.

Right to Read: Accessible Books for Everyone!

Check out more information on audiobooks, including a webinar, from the Canadian Children's Book Centre website.