Calling All Literacy Teachers
I’ve always loved stories, reading, and writing, but it wasn’t until I was an adult trying to learn a foreign language that I really understood the challenges faced by literacy advocates and teachers. This post is for you.
You’re seen. You’re appreciated. You’re admired.
But you’re also overworked, overwhelmed, have a small budget, and an even smaller pool of resources.
From an indie author to the special education teachers;
— to the adult literacy teachers;
— to the ones teaching English to immigrants;
help me to help you.
Let’s Chat
What are the biggest struggles in finding books and resources for their students?
What can indie authors do to help make their books more accessible? Things such as…
Large print and/or good contrast between paper and print
More white space between lines, borders, and letters
Preferred book size to make holding the book easier
Hardcover vs paperback vs other binding
Reading levels indicated
Vocabulary lists or definitions in the back
Dyslexic-friendly fonts
Companion workbooks (what sort of content?)
Simplified duel language books
Companion ebook
Audiobook
What key words can we include in our marketing to let teachers and students know our books are what they’re looking for?
Where do you look for fiction and non-fiction resources? What do you expect to pay? Do you purchase as one-off or as bulk orders?
Where do students look for fiction, literacy resources, or workbooks?
What resources and books are most needed in your classrooms?
How can indie authors work with their local school districts or libraries to promote their books as resources for targeted audiences?
What types of fiction are you looking for?
Reading levels
Topics
Genres
Simplified classics
Illustrated novels
New indie releases
Simplified duel-language
Which social media sites are your go-to for finding popular or trending books that students want to read?
How can I help?
Indie authors have the power to create exactly what is needed and put it directly in the hands of people who need it. For some, it’s as simple as changing keywords to make searching easier. For others, it’s reformatting or rewriting the book and rereleasing it as a special edition.
We love reading. Every one of us can point back to a time in our lives when someone read to us or a particular story that we read has stayed in our hearts and minds. We want to carry that legacy to the next generation.
Let’s get a conversation going. Share your experiences and frustrations in finding materials for your students.
Tell us what you’re looking for. We want to help.
