It is a misconception that those who learn to read as an adult are less proficient readers than those who learn as children. While children often have an easier time learning language skills than adults, every person has the same …
The Literacy Council has taken many approaches over the last three decades toward increasing English literacy among those living and working around the Gulf Coast. With so many programs, methods, and classes, it can be hard to keep track of …
This year’s Annual Fundraising breakfast was a great success! We all had a wonderful time seeing everyone in person again at the Hyatt! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the breakfast and thank you to those who …
Like many people, you probably do most of your reading on a screen. Whether it is work-related or simply for fun, it is often easier and cheaper to go digital. While you may be saving money by buying the digital …
Improving reading comprehension is a lifelong task. Whether you have been reading English literature your whole life or are in the early stages of building your literacy, there is always room for improvement. Here are a few tips for improving …
When considering what makes up a children’s storybook, rhyming is likely one of the first things that comes to mind. There are few, without a doubt, who have not been exposed to rhyming stories at some point in their …
Have you ever wondered who the Literacy Council Gulf Coast is and what we do? We would love to tell you a little bit about us! The Literacy Council Gulf Coast is the largest nonprofit, nongovernmental literacy agency. We have …
There are many components to reading but there are five main pillars that are essential and recognized as the foundation of reading skills. These five pillars include phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Let’s take a deeper look at …
National Reading Group Month is dedicated to bringing groups of readers together to help promote their love of literature. There are plenty of virtual or local book clubs you can join, or you could start your own! Bookclubz.com is a …