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IRA members are committed professionals who want to learn about what you have to offer. If you have products or services of interest to educators, we have a variety of publications to fit your advertising needs and budget.

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Newspaper

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Reading Today, our bimonthly newspaper, provides in-depth coverage on the latest news, trends, and issues in literacy education. The newspaper accepts classified and display ads.

bulletApproximate circulation, 82,000

bulletAverage readers per copy, 2.1

bulletApproximate total readership, 172,200

bullet79% read half or more of each issue; 50% file their copy for future reference

bullet56% regularly use information found in ads

bulletAverage annual household income, US$100,000/year


Journals

The Reading Teacher, for educators working with children up to age 12, includes the latest information on literacy issues, classroom practice, and reviews of children’s books. The journal is published eight times a year, September through May.

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bulletApproximate circulation, 53,000

bulletAverage readers per copy, 4

bulletApproximate total readership, 212,000

bullet86% read half or more of each issue; 97% file their copy for future reference

bullet63% regularly use information found in ads

bulletAverage household income, US$101,000/year

The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy reaches those working with older learners. Each issue provides practical support for educators, as well as a critical examination of the current climate and policies for literacy instruction. The journal is published eight times a year, September through May.

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bulletApproximate circulation, 16,500

bulletAverage readers per copy, 5

bulletApproximate total readership, 82,500

bullet85% read half or more of each issue; 96% file their copy for future reference

bullet58% regularly use information found in ads

bulletAverage annual household income is US$111,000

Reach researchers, college faculty, graduate students, and reading specialists by advertising in Reading Research Quarterly. Issued in January, April, July, and October, RRQ is the leading research journal in the field.

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bulletApproximate circulation, 14,500

bulletAverage readers per copy, 3

bulletApproximate total readership, 43,500

bullet65% read half or more of each issue; 95% file their copy for future reference

bulletAverage household income, US$107,000/year

(All preceding demographic data drawn from information compiled by International Communications Research, January 2007.)

Annual convention

The IRA annual convention is the premier event for literacy professionals. Find out how you can reach our thousands of attendees through advertising, exhibits, and sponsorship opportunities.

Regional conferences

IRA regional conferences bring great professional development opportunities closer to home for thousands of reading professionals. Keep them focused on your products and services through program advertising, exhibits, and sponsorships.

Card decks

IRA card decks are a big business-builder. For less than 5 cents per card, you can generate leads, give away catalogs, sell products, and even test copy, pricing, and offers. Find out for yourself why advertisers who try our decks keep coming back!

Online classified job listings

NEW: The Career Center on IRA’s website! Use this easy, convenient, affordable way to advertise your reading education position openings. You’ll reach a large and targeted audience of highly qualified education professionals, including teachers, reading specialists and literacy coaches, university faculty, consultants and tutoring service providers, education trade publishers, and education professional organizations.

Mailing list rental

IRA mailing lists, managed by MGI Lists, let you reach the world’s top reading professionals with word of your products or services.

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