The Missouri Reader
Vol. 39, Issue 2
Editorial Board 2015-16
Kit L. Blake, Ed.D.
MO Western State Univ.
Carolyn Brown, Ph.D.
University of MO-St. Louis
Dawna Lisa Buchanan, Ph.D.
University of Central MO
Tammy Condren, Ed.D.
Southwest Baptist University
Cindy Hail, Ph.D.
Missouri State University
Anita Lael, Ph.D.
Lincoln University
Jana Loge, M.Ed.
Southwest Regional Professional Development Center
Lori Long, M.S.Ed.
Stockton Public Schools
Denise Mounts, Ed.D.
University of Arkansas- Fayetteville
Clover Noack, M.A.Ed.
Ft. Zumwalk Schools
Brenda Owens, M.S.Ed.
Bolivar Public Schools, Ret.
Lenny Sanchez, Ph.D.
University of MO-Columbia
A. Michelle Sencibaugh, Ed.D.
Valley Park School District
Terry Sherer, Ph.D.
Culver-Stockton College
Aimee Tinsley, M.A.Ed.
Nixa Public Schools
Betty Porter Walls, Ph.D.
Harris-Stowe State University
Paula Witkowski, Ph.D.
Webster University
The Missouri Reader is a peer-reviewed online journal that is published twice a year by the Missouri State Council of the International Reading Association as a forum for thoughtful consideration of issues, practices, research, and ideas in the field of literacy. Its purpose is to serve teachers, parents, consultants, supervisors, administrators, university faculty, and others interested in promoting literacy.
Promoting Literacy Throughout the
State of Missouri
Journal of the
Missouri Reading Association
Co-Editor
Julie Bryant, Ed.D.
Southwest Baptist University
Volume 39, Issue 2
Fall 2015
Co-Editor
Jennifer Fox, M.Ed.
Southwest Baptist University
Contents
Tech Talk
Enhancing LIteracy Through the Use of eBooks
Ann Barger
Check out this article on how this teacher is enhancing literacy with her junior high students through the beloved eBook!
Invaluable Invitation
A Dynamic Dialogue with David Harrison
David Harrison with Julie Bryant
Get a peek into the life of Missouri's award-winning children's author and poet David Harrison. Find out how you can have him come to your school to share with students, teachers, and parents, too!
Editors' Expressions
Julie Bryant and Jennifer Fox
We've had an incredible time serving as your Co-Editors, but new opportunities are pulling us to follow new paths. Though our love and support of literacy
will never falter, we are bidding our readers adieu!
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And Beyond!
Jennifer Fox
Read all about how a middle school student's 20% time project on 3D printing turned into a wealth of new literacies opportunities.
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