Resources
Adult Literacy Media Alliance (ALMA)
ALMA creates educationally sound, television based teaching materials to help adults gain basic reading, writing, and math skills.
96 Morton Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10014
(212) 807-4237 phone
(212) 633-8804 fax
(800) 304-1922 - toll free
American Library Association
(Office for Literacy and Outreach Services)
OLOS supports and promotes literacy and equity information access initiatives for traditionally underserved populations.
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 545-2433 -
ext. 4294
The American Literacy Council
The ALC provides resources and assistance to persons and organizations that are involved in literacy initiatives throughout America.
148 West 117th Street
New York, NY 10026
(212) 663-4200 phone
(800) 781-9985 - toll free
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
The Foundation provides funding for literacy programs throughout the country through their grant program and has publications available that provide reading tips for families.
1201 15th Street, NW
Suite 420
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 955-8950 phone
California Literacy
A statewide adult literacy volunteer program, California Literacy's purpose is to establish and support literacy programs through tutor training, consulting, and ongoing education.
133 N. Altadena Dr., Ste. 106
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 395-9989 phone
(626) 395-9987 fax
Center for Literacy Studies
CLS strengthens literacy education in order to equip adults with the knowledge and skills they need to be effective members of their families, communities, and workplaces.
600 Henley St., Ste. 312
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-4109 phone
(865) 340-0546 fax
The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress
The Center works closely with other organizations to foster understanding of the vital role of books, reading, libraries, and literacy in society.
101 Independence Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20540
(202) 707-5221 phone
(202) 707-0269 fax
Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement
A national center for research and a consortium of educators from five universities including USC.
University of Michigan School of Ed Rm. 2002SEB
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 647-6940 phone
(734) 615-4858 fax
Children's Book Council
The CBC is dedicated to encouraging literacy, and the use and enjoyment of children's books.
12 W. 37th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
(212) 966-1990 phone
(212) 966-2073 fax
Family Literacy Foundation
The Foundation's programs encourage parents and extended family members to read aloud with young children, emphasizing the first five years.
3525 Del Mar Heights Rd. #348
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-READ - toll free
