Illinois Reading Council

Illinois Reading Council The mission of the Illinois Reading Council is to provide support and leadership to all who promote and teach lifelong literacy.

The Vision of the Illinois Reading Council

The Illinois Reading Council advocates quality literacy opportunities for all learners and serves as a primary organization that provides educators at all levels access to research, materials, and methodologies to promote and teach lifelong literacy and learning. Support of an active, well-organized system of local and special interest council and state

committees provides a viable network for communication, exchange of information, and grass roots involvement of a diverse membership. The IRC's publications, special projects, conferences, and workshops stimulate personal and professional growth of educators.

Don't miss the Summer Reading Book Swap Party with SRL at Geneva Public Library at 5:30 pm on May 14, 2026!
05/08/2026

Don't miss the Summer Reading Book Swap Party with SRL at Geneva Public Library at 5:30 pm on May 14, 2026!

May 2026 IRC Communicator has info about the upcoming Summer 2026 IRC Book Clubs, Bedtime Books, Family Literacy Bookshe...
05/01/2026

May 2026 IRC Communicator has info about the upcoming Summer 2026 IRC Book Clubs, Bedtime Books, Family Literacy Bookshelf, upcoming PD events, and more! Visit the IRC Website under Resources and IRC Communicator to see this latest issue!

Email from Illinois Reading Council   "Keep reading. It’s one of the most marvelous adventures that anyone can have." ~ Lloyd Alexander   Join educators from all over the state in the online Summer 20

04/24/2026

It’s tomorrow! Authors + Readers + Books = An amazing day on April 25th at the Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tinley Park High School! Don’t miss this amazing day of fun!

Plan now to enjoy an evening with SRL for YA Book Talks with Anderson's Bookshops at 5:30 pm on April 29, 2026!
04/24/2026

Plan now to enjoy an evening with SRL for YA Book Talks with Anderson's Bookshops at 5:30 pm on April 29, 2026!

04/23/2026

Are you ready? The Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival is just a few days away! Join IRC on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tinley Park High School!

04/17/2026

The countdown begins! Join IRC at the Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tinley Park High School! Don’t miss this amazing event!

04/08/2026

Meet the Illinois Reads Authors! So Many Amazing Books! Hear them live at the Book Festival!

Don't miss the April 2026 IRC Communicator with the latest about the upcoming Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Fest...
04/01/2026

Don't miss the April 2026 IRC Communicator with the latest about the upcoming Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival and much more! Find out more at
https://www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org/irc-communicator

Email from Illinois Reading Council   "Reading well is one of the great pleasures  that solitude can afford you." ~ Harold Bloom     Plan now to attend the   Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book

Join IRC at the 2026 Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival!Plan now to bring your families, students, and all b...
03/29/2026

Join IRC at the 2026 Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival!

Plan now to bring your families, students, and all book lovers to this fun and free event. Authors will be present. Bring your books and have them signed at this event! Books will also be available for purchase from Anderson’s Bookshops.

Visit our website for more information at https://illinoisreads.org/

03/29/2026

It’s official! 📚 23 authors. 1 weekend. Endless stories.

Join us at the Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Tinley Park High School! Don't miss this free and fun family event!

Find out more at https://illinoisreads.org/

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