West Virginia Reading Association

New WVRA Book Club - Free to WVRA Members!
2024-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | WV

2024-02-24 | WV
Jefferson County Reading Council, West Virginia Reading Association and Shepherd University proudly announces the 10th Annual Literacy Leaders Conference scheduled for February 24, 2024 with weather date of March 2, 2024.
This year’s theme will be “The Write Stuff: Strategies for Effective Literacy Teaching.”
The keynote address will be given by Jessica Salfia and is entitled: “The Right to Tell Stories: Meaning Making, Freedom and Joy.”
Registration begins at 8 am followed by the keynote, concurrent sessions, and closing remarks.
Pre registration is $25
On site will be $40
Please visit Jefferson County Reading Council to register or for more information about submitting a proposal or becoming a presenter!
We hope that you can join us for this day event!

WV Paint Party Added to Conference Lineup!
2023-11-16 19:00 - 20:45 (America/New_York) | The Greenbrier, 101 W. Main Street, White Sulphur Springs, WV, 24986
This year we will have two different Paint Parties to choose from at the state reading conference this November! Wild & Wonderful Paint Parties is partnering again with us to create creative & memorable experiences for our participants.
Register to paint Coo, The Highland Cow during one of our three scheduled sessions! Or, come and paint a rendering of our very own Wild & Wonderful WV State in a special session scheduled for 7:00pm on Thursday, November 16th! Or, better yet, register for both events!

$35 per person
1 hour 45 minute class time
Tickets in advance at www.wildandwonderfulpaintparties.com
Cash/Card/Venmo at the door

The Highland Cow Paint Party Registration
Thursday, November 16 AM session: 10:15AM – 12noon: Register Here!

Thursday, November 16 PM session: 1:30PM – 3:20PM: Register Here!

Friday, November 17 AM session: 9:40AM – 11:40AM: Register Here!

WV State Paint Party Registration
Thursday, November 16 EVENING ONLY session: 7:00PM: Register Here!

The Highland Cow Paint Party @ 2023 WVRA Reading Conference!
2023-11-16 00:00 - 2023-11-17 00:00 UTC | WV

Accepting Proposals for the 67th WVRA Reading Conference
2023-08-15 | WV

West Virginia Statewide Read Aloud on August 9, 2023!
2023-08-09 | WV

WVRA 42nd Annual Leadership Conference
2022-06-17 - 2022-06-18 | WV
Leadership Invite 2022
Leadership Registration 2022

Nicholas County Literacy Association Meeting
2022-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | WV
During the March meeting, the Council will host Children’s Author Michael Shoulders. He will present to the group and have books available for sale. Shoulders will autograph copies. The evening will also honor the Nicholas County Young Writers’ Winners.
The meeting is only for members and will be funded by the Mary Marockie Touch of Class Award. If you wish to join and are not a member, please contact membership chair, Tony Nichols at tonytown0419@gmail.com.

March Board of Directors Meeting
2022-03-19 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Waldomore, W. Pike and N. 4th Streets, Clarksburg, WV, 26301, United States
March business meeting of the organization.

Administrative Councils and Committees Meeting
2022-03-14 | The Waldomore, W. Pike and N. 4th Streets, Clarksburg, WV, 26301, United States
Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and Local Presidents meet to report on the work and projects of the organization.

Membership Goal-Setting Form Due
2021-12-01 | WV
Local Council Presidents should complete their local council membership goals for consideration as a WVRA Honor Council.
Please submit to:
Membership Director
Brian Bailey
bbailey@wvreading.com

Literature Fair Best of Show
2021-11-19 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Greenbrier, 101 W. Main Street, White Sulphur Springs, WV, 24986
See these amazing “Best of Show” projects from all regional fairs held. Students will be in-person to share their love of reading and speak about one of the books they read.

Regional Literature Fair
2021-11-06 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Glenville State College, WACO Center 200 High Street, Glenville, WV, 26351, United States
Central WV students who LOVE READING (Grades K-12) will exhibit literature fair projects based on a book they have read.
Judging will begin around 9 a.m. with results to be announced at 1 p.m.
Grand Prize winners from this event will earn the opportunity to exhibit their project once again in a non-competitive event at the WVRA Annual Conference at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs on Friday, November 19, 2021 beginning at 9 a.m.

Nomination Packets Due to Citation and Awards Committee
2021-10-30 | WV
Please send your award nomination packets to the person listed in your nomination application and include a headshot photograph.
