Manuscript Submission and Guidelines for Authors

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The editorial team of the Texas Journal of Literacy Education invites you to submit your literacy research and/or effective and innovative teaching strategies to the next issue. We welcome all voices from literacy researchers, classroom teachers, and graduate students. Last issue’s acceptance rate was approximately 26%. The blind review and editorial decision process typically takes about 8-12 weeks. Submit your manuscripts below.

If you have questions, email: chaseyoung@shsu.edu 
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Co-Editors

Dr. Chase Young
Sam Houston State University
Drs. Bethanie Pletcher and Sherrye Garrett
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Preparing Your Manuscript

Please prepare two files: a blinded manuscript and a cover letter. Blinded manuscripts must:
  • include the title of the work;
  • follow APA (6th edition) formatting guidelines;
  • between 2,000 and 6,000 words, not including references;
  • include an abstract of 250 words or less (research submissions only);
  • have all references to author(s) removed for blind review;
  • tables and figures should be embedded in the manuscript and figures.
 
Cover letter should include:
  • the title of your submission;
  • your name and affiliation (as you would have them published) and your email;
  • addresses and any coauthors should be listed in preferred order, with name, affiliation, and contact information.

Submit Your Manuscript