The Manitoba Reading Association
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"Preparing children for their literacy future is the most important work anyone can do."

The Manitoba Reading Association is a provincial council of the International Reading Association. MRA includes over 500 teachers, parents, students and others committed to the promotion of literacy and to the improvement of reading and writing instruction throughout Manitoba.

What We Do:

  • Provide In-Service opportunities for educators, parents, students, etc.
  • Network with other literacy organizations throughout the province.
  • Evaluate current and future instructional practises in the areas of literacy.
  • Hold one position on the selection committee for the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Literacy.
  • Support the International Reading Association (IRA) by publicizing its worldwide literacy activities and my promoting its extensive selection of publications and brochures.
  • Sponsor an international literacy project annually .






April 15, 2008 - Submission Deadline for MRA Crocus Awards

April 14 - 15, 2008 -Pan Canadian Interactive Literacy Forum: Literacy Works! Building a Skilled & Resilient Workforce
(view pdf file)

May 4 - 8, 2008 - International Reading Association 53rd Annual Convention in Atlanta Georgia

June 6, 2008 - MRA's 6th Annual Literacy Leaders' Luncheon (view pdf file)

Young Girl Reading