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Libraries for Literacy endeavors to establish literacy instruction programs in all types of north Texas libraries. The project is facilitated by the North Texas Library Partners (NTLP) and supported by partner organizations. NTLP relies on its partners to provide the instruction and give advice on best practices when it comes to literacy instruction. The Libraries for Literacy council is an advisory body to the project and works closely with NTLP and its partners in guiding the project administration and implementation. The council meets on a quarterly basis to hear progress reports from the Libraries for Literacy coordinator. The council advises NTLP on both strategic and tactical directions. Council members are listed below.

• Adam Wright, Executive Director, North Texas Library Partners
• Carolyn Davidson Brewer, Assistant Director, North Texas Library Partners
• Paul Waak, Program Coordinator, Libraries for Literacy, North Texas Library Partners
• Elizabeth Stewart, Program Assistant, Libraries for Literacy, North Texas Library Partners
• Judy Austin, Leonard Middle School, Fort Worth Independent School District
• Connie Barnes, Adult Services Librarian, Watauga Public Library
• James Baxter, Assistant Director of Library Services, Tarrant County Community College.
• Lesley Daly, Director, Wichita Falls Public Library
• Annie Downey, Outreach Librarian, University of North Texas Libraries
• Woody Evans, Tarrant County Community College
• Debbie Johnson, Literacy Texas
• Sara Shelton, Wichita Adult Literacy Council, Inc. (WALC)
• Cary Siegfried, Director, Arlington Public Library
• Judie Smith, Public Services Librarian, Tarrant County Community College

For more information on this project, please see our conceptual paper.