“Today’s readers are tomorrow’s leaders”
- Margaret Fuller
Empowering Language Educators in the Middle East Region
About The Arabian Literacy Association
The Arabian Literacy Association (TALA) is a non-profit organization based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, dedicated to the professional development of Arabic and English language teachers in the Middle East region.
Our Mission
- To promote research driven, high quality literacy learning in both Arabic and English languages.
- To commit to inspiring and empowering teachers to make changes, which will help our children build a better future, by means of literacy.
- To provide a forum for collaboration, where teachers can reach out to each other.
TALA's COre Values
Passionate
Action-Oriented
Action-Oriented
Action-Oriented
Action-Oriented
Action-Oriented
Accessible
Action-Oriented
Accessible
Authentic
Action-Oriented
Accessible
Good things in the making to meet you at the
TALA LItERACY CONFERENCE
Theme? Literacy: Lifeline to Joy
When? January 2027
Where? Kingdom of Bahrain
TALA ATTENDEES
Literacy Experts
Literacy Partners
Literacy Experts
Including academics, children's book authors, educational technology professionals, and more
Literacy Leaders
Literacy Partners
Literacy Experts
Including classroom teachers, ESL teachers, literacy coaches & specialists, administrators, parents, and more
Literacy Partners
Literacy Partners
Literacy Partners
Including volunteers, exhibitors,
and sponsors
FUN TIMES AT THE TALA LITERACY CONFERENCE
Literacy Lingo Literacy Bingo
We'll play some BINGO, look out for the LINGO
- Science of Reading
- Intention
- Agency... and more
TALA EVENTS
"Fun"tastic 50's
"Fun"tastic 50's
"Fun"tastic 50's
If you desire, wear 50s attire, and
enjoy an evening filled with nostalgic fun, featuring fun captivating books and toe-tapping tunes from the golden era!
Spots are Limited! Registration Required
Books & Bites
"Fun"tastic 50's
"Fun"tastic 50's
Bring a book, any genre (from mystery science-fiction to picture books, romance and more) for adults or kids, and swap books, enjoy tasty treats, and connect with fellow book lovers!
Registration Required
Under the Stars
"Fun"tastic 50's
Under the Stars
A relaxing evening of mingling and engaging conversations with attendees and experts, while enjoying delicious appetizers and beverages in a serene atmosphere, follows a full, exciting day at the conference!
Registration Required
TALA's Little Library
Creating a generation of critical thinkers
by giving children, around Bahrain,
easy access to free books
DOnate Book(s)
Share the joy of reading by donating children's storybooks to our Little Library, and help spark imagination and learning in young minds.
Every book makes a difference!
Details on how to donate provided later.
TALA LEADERSHIP
Michelle A. Strang
Managing Director