National Women's Studies Association (NWSA) scholarships in women's studies 1) Illinois-NSWA Manuscript Award for best book-length manuscript in Women's Studies ($500) 2)Two Pergamon-NSWA Scholarships for graduate interdisciplinary work in Women's Studies ($500) 3)One award for graduate work in Jewish Women's Studies ($500) 4)One award for graduate work in Lesbian Women's Studies ($250) 5) One fellowship to a visiting Chinese student or scholar from the People's Republic of China for research about women, national liberation movements, or areas that might have a special impact on the lives of women in China. ($500)

For applications or further information, contact NSWA, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA 20842- 1325 Telephone: (301)454-3757

Upcoming guide to Canadian literacy materials for
women learning to read. To be published in June, 1990 by the CCLOW.

Report on the Literacy Needs of Women in Conflict with The Law Barbara MacDonald, researcher for Canadian Association of Elizabeth
Fry Societies
600-251 Bank Street,
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1X3 (613)-238-2422 .

She's Speaking out,
Janet Ryan Published by Parkdale People's Press, Project Read 1303 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario M6K 1L6 $5.00
Janet Ryan is determined to speak out-and to encourage other literacy learners to do the same. She shares the story of her struggles in the school system and in the work world. She also explains how she became active in the literacy movement.

Some people is asking...
St. Christopher House Adult Literacy Program 248 Ossington Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
$4.00 (+ 20% postage and handling)

Some people is asking... is a collection of writing by Caribbean learners in the Literacy program. It expresses feelings about racism, language, memories, and hopes. The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs taken in the Caribbean and in Toronto, and with drawings by program learner Jerry Lee Miller.

Voices: New Writers for New Readers
(a magazine for literacy students)
14525110A Avenue, Surrey, B.C.
V3R 2B4 (604)-584-0251
subscription (quarterly) $12.00
copies $4.00 each

This magazine provides the opportunity for literacy and ESL students to see their work published, and it gives students the chance to read the work of other students from all over the world.

Let's Talk about Women and Literacy
CCLOW - Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women
47 Main Street, Toronto, Ontario
M4E 2V6 This pamphlet provides statistics and answers frequently asked questions about women and literacy.

Literacy in the Industrialized Countries: A Focus on Practice
The International Council for Adult Education
720 Bathurst Street Suite 500 Toronto, Ontario M5S 2R4 $12.00 plus postage and handling