The Oregon State Literacy Association is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association and a professional non-profit organization dedicated to people who are interested in all forms of literacy and the promotion of lifetime literacy.

Benefits of membership include:

• OSLA State Literacy Conference – Receive discounted registration fees and early bird notification on professional learning events featuring national literacy experts, authors, and small group presentations offering practical classroom strategies

• Teachers As Readers Book Groups - Local council sponsored book clubs that focus on literacy topics

• Literacy Grants – OSLA provides $250 and $500 grants for classroom literacy projects

• Patricia Gallagher Children’s Choice Picture Book Award –Students vote for their favorite title from five nominees. Book sets available through local councils to loan to members.

• The ORacle Newsletter – Online publication featuring articles on literacy topics and information on state and local council activities.

• Networking - Opportunities to network with other literacy professionals

• Literacy Blasts - Bimonthly e-mail blast containing opportunities for professional development or community service

• Literacy Community Service - Opportunities to support and participate in literacy community service projects