Membership Benefits
BE A PART OF THE LITERACY VOICE IN ARKANSAS

Discounts

 ALA members receive discounted registration fees to the annual conference, and conference information is mailed directly to them.

Recognition

 ALA recognizes outstanding literacy educators, authors, and other individuals through annual literacy awards such as the Administrator in Reading Award, Celebrate Literacy Awards, and the Exemplary Reading Program.

Publications

Members receive

• ALA's journal The Reader
• Monthly ALA e-Newsletter
• Regular promotions to events including annual conference, book clubs, webinars, and other ALA hosted events.

Scholarships/

Grants

Each year, ALA allocates moneys to ALA members through the

• Jo Flanigan Scholarships
• School-based Literacy Grant
• Local Council Literacy Grants
• Local Council Honoree Award

Networking

Join a local reading council and promote reading and literacy activities in your school and community.

Meet and share information with people from your community and all across Arkansas who are interested in promoting reading and literacy.

ALA also hosts books clubs, webinars, and events for writers, including students and Arkansas authors.