Growing Literacy in Oregon
The mission of the Oregon State Literacy Association (OSLA) is to be a driving force for the development of literacy in our schools and communities and to foster a lifelong love of reading.
An affiliate of the International Literacy Association (ILA)
New Issue of The ORacle is Published
New Issue of The ORacle is Published
The ORacle is the digital publication of OSLA. In addition to updates from our local councils, every issue features articles written by professors and professionals from around the state. Check out the new edition for articles about:
The ORacle is the digital publication of OSLA. In addition to updates from our local councils, every issue features articles written by professors and professionals from around the state. Check out the new edition for articles about:
- Academic language
- English Language Learners
- Secondary Reading
- What's new in children's and YA literature
- New member lending library books
Spring ORacle 2019-Final.pdf"OSLA strives to be a part of the development of world-wide efforts to educate every individual to live a life informed by the great ideas available through reading."
"OSLA strives to be a part of the development of world-wide efforts to educate every individual to live a life informed by the great ideas available through reading."
Read the new President's Message from OSLA Carol Lauritzen to learn more about ILA's Children's Rights to Read and pledge your support for #RightsToRead.
There are now three ways you can support OSLA with BottleDrop:
There are now three ways you can support OSLA with BottleDrop:
1. Transfer refunds from your account.
2. Purchase fundraiser bags instead of your typical green bags.
3. Help your local council fill bags.
Over $3000 in grants for literacy projects awarded!
Over $3000 in grants for literacy projects awarded!
Funds will support projects across the state to build up libraries and book clubs, support learning about women in STEM, promote diversity, & more.
Funds will support projects across the state to build up libraries and book clubs, support learning about women in STEM, promote diversity, & more.
See the Winners & Read about the projects
Voting Now Open for Patricia Gallagher Awards
Voting Now Open for Patricia Gallagher Awards
Children across Oregon are voting for their favorite book...
Award of Excellence
Award of Excellence
OSLA Receives Award of Excellence from the International Literacy Association (ILA).
OSLA Receives Award of Excellence from the International Literacy Association (ILA).
We have received this award for 31 consecutive years in recognition of our service to literacy!
We have received this award for 31 consecutive years in recognition of our service to literacy!
