The mission of the International Reading Association is to promote reading by continuously advancing the quality of literacy instruction and research worldwide.
Since 1956, IRA has been a nonprofit, global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy.
The Dragon Lode provides readers with a forum for exchange of ideas concerning the content and teaching of children’s literature in the development of literacy. The mission of the dragon lode it to promote the use of childrens books in education. The dragon lode basically is a place where people can go to say how they should make books better for children. Some of the current issues are Taking a Critical Stance: Using Children’s Literature to Nurture Social Responsibility and Bridges or Barriers to Friendships: An Assessment Guide for Books About Autism Spectrum Disorder.