Abstract:
The International Reading Association’s Outstanding Dissertation Award, which has been given annually since 1964, recognizes
exceptional contributions made by doctoral students in reading or related fields. Candidates are self-nominated or nominated by
their dissertation advisors. Applicants must be current members of the International Reading Association. Each submits a monograph
based on the dissertation, which must have been completed during the previous academic year. These monographs undergo rigorous review by the Association’s Subcommittee on the Outstanding
Dissertation Award.
