The Missouri Reader Vol. 37, Issue 1 | Page 7

Letter from the Editor Keisha Panagos, Ph.D. Dear Supporters of The Missouri Reader, I am pleased to be releasing Volume 37(1) of The Missouri Reader. After being the assistant editor for the past five years I am proud to be putting out this issue as Editor. We have made great strides throughout the year to increase the integrity of the journal and take great pride in the fact that it is peer-reviewed by some of the best literacy professionals in the state of Missouri. Thank you to all who responded to our call for reviewers. We would be hard pressed to put out a journal if it weren‘t for the thought provoking and critical examinations of our reviewers. Thank you for your support and dedication; we appreciate all that you do. I would also like to welcome Dr. Beth Hurst to the Editorial Board. She has been active with the organization for many years and has always been a constant supporter of the journal. I am very honored to have her fill the position as Assistant Editor. We have been working hard to ensure that The Missouri I