Bibliography on the Science of Reading for Librarians

This annotated bibliography, was compiled under the Direction of Roxanne Farwick Owens, PhD, DePaul University and the ALSC Research Committee, to support librarians in understanding the diverse perspectives within the ongoing Science of Reading (SoR) discussion. As literacy advocates and community educators, librarians play a critical role in helping parents, teachers, and students navigate the complex and often politicized debates surrounding how children learn to read.

The resource highlights research, commentary, and analysis from scholars, journalists, and policymakers. It is designed to provide balanced, research-based insights and to serve as a professional resource for programming, collection development, and collaboration with educators.

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