Early literacy and reading development

Abstract

The first issue of the ninth volume of Literacy, Pre-literacy and Education is dedicated to reflecting on the fifth annual conference Reading: I Read and Become a Reader 2024, held at the Faculty of Education, Charles University. It presents the first selection of contributions addressing key conference themes: innovation in pre-service training of preschool teachers, digital literacy and the use of ICT for students with specific learning difficulties, the role of school libraries in fostering reading, the development of musical literacy through the MelodicaPlus application, and approaches to early reading instruction for children with visual impairments. The issue also highlights an example of library pedagogy linking university library activities with the promotion of reading. Collectively, these contributions offer a broad spectrum of insights that connect research, innovative practice, and inclusive approaches in education.