Michael C. McKenna

Michael C. McKenna, PhD, is Thomas G. Jewell Professor of Reading at the University of Virginia. He has authored, coauthored, or edited more than 20 books and over 100 articles, chapters, and technical reports on a range of literacy topics. His research has been sponsored by the National Reading Research Center and the Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement. Dr. McKenna is the cowinner of the Literacy Research Association's Edward B. Fry Book Award and the American Library Association's Award for Outstanding Academic Books. He works extensively with literacy coaches in Georgia and Virginia.