Positions
- Contact Info
Co-author Network
Map of Science
Co-investigator Network
Tanya Marie Christ
Affiliation
Publications
selected publications
presentations
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presentation
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How U.S. Sociopolitical Context Shapes Literacy Instruction, Book Selection, and Discussion
, American Educational Research Association Conference -
Transformative Conversations: Cultivating Critical Literacy and Social Justice Through Read-Alouds
, Fostering Inclusive Education for All Learners Conference -
Bruner, L., Mesbahi, R., & Christ, T. (2025). Gaming the narrative: Supporting comprehension indigital storybook apps. Presented at the New York State Reading Association Conference,Buffalo, NY.
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Christ, T. & Poonam, A. (2025). Making meaning visible: Elevating read-alouds withresearch-based comprehension strategies. Presented at the New York State ReadingAssociation Conference, Buffalo, NY.
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Christ, T., Strong, J., Ojeh, A., Bender, M., Tortorelli, L., & Hendricks, L. (2025). Choosing andusing AI and digital texts for early literacy. Presented at the New York State ReadingAssociation Conference, Buffalo, NY.
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Exploring literacy teachers educators' practices toimprove K-12 teachers' technology integration.
, American Educational Research Association Conference
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Playingfor comprehension: How storybook app games influence narrative conversations duringinteractive read-alouds
, American Educational Research Association Conference
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The Digital Shift: Exploringparent-child talk-turns during read-alouds of printed books and storybook apps
, Literacy Research Association Conference -
Turning pages for justice: Developing critical literacy through
picture books.
, North Carolina Reading Association Conference -
Young Children's (K-3) Comprehension Monitoring:A Systematic Literature Review (2000-2023
, Literacy Research Association Conference -
AI in early literacy: Smarter tools, stronger lessons
, ECU Latham Clinical Teacher & NC New Teacher Support Joint Conference -
Arya, P., & Christ, T. (2025). Young Children's (K-3) Inferencing: A Systematic Literature Review from 2000-2023. Paper presentation at the Literacy Research Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
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Christ, T. (2026, February). Not just a book on the carpet: Read-alouds as core K-2 comprehension instruction. Presented as part of the Mebane SCORE webinar series.
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Christ, T., & Arya, P. (2026, February). Power up read-aloud practices to boostcomprehension, vocabulary, and background knowledge.Webinar presented forthe International Literacy Association. Available online:https://www.pathlms.com/ila/courses/120211
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Christ, T., & Arya, P. (2026, February). Powering up K-2 read-alouds for deep comprehension. Presented at the Mebane Early Literacy Summit.
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Gregory, K. H., & Christ, T. M. (2026). Click, Plan, Teach: Harnessing AI as a Thought Partner for Early Literacy Lesson Planning. North Carolina Technology in Education Society (NCTIES). Raleigh, NC.
- Pages of power: Unveiling critical literacy through picture books., Carolina TESOL Conference
- Turning pages for justice: Developing critical literacy through picture books, North Carolina Reading Association
- Small Voices, Big Ideas: Nurturing Social Justice in Early Literacy (PreK-2)
- Three Key Reasons Diverse Children's Literature Matters Video Keynote Presentation, Literature Matters Festival
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Research
principal investigator on
Service
professional service activities
- UNC Early Literacy Faculty Learning Community Co-Chair 2025
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Professional Development with the ECU Community School
Engaged in 9 PD sessions with the ECU Community School:
Christ. T. (February 11, 2026). Cultivating Genius Book Club Facilitation for K-5 Teachers atECU Community School, Greenville, NC. Chapters 6-7 and Q&A with Dr. Muhammad.
Christ, T. (January 6, 2026). DIBELS Assessment Training. Workshop for K-2 TeachingAssistants and New Teachers at ECU Community School, Greenville, NC.
Christ. T. (December 9, 2025). Cultivating Genius Book Club Facilitation for K-5 Teachers atECU Community School, Greenville, NC. Chapters 3-5.
Christ. T. (October 20, 2025). Cultivating Genius Book Club Facilitation for K-5 Teachers atECU Community School, Greenville, NC. Chapters 1-2
Christ. T. (May 12, 2025). DIBELS Assessment Training. Workshop for K-2 Teachers at ECUCommunity School, Greenville, NC.
Christ. T. (April 17, 2025). Literacy Instruction with Read-Alouds. In-Class Coaching andSupport at ECU Community School, Greenville, NC.
Christ, T. (April 11, 2025). Literacy Instruction with Read-Alouds. Workshop for K-2 TeachingAssistants at ECU Community School, Greenville, NC.
Christ, T. (April 10, 2025). Literacy Instruction with Read-Alouds. Workshop for K-2 Teachersat ECU Community School, Greenville, NC.
Cannon, T., Christ, T., & Rowe, M. (April 1, 2025). Literacy Studies Departmental Connectionsat the ECU Community School. Presentation for University of Central Florida faculty. ECU Community School, Greenville, NC. 2024 - 2025 - ILA Dina Feitelson Research Award and Albert J. Harris Award Committee Reviewed three applications for the Albert Harris Award and 10 applications for the Dins Feitelson Award. Each application requires reading and reviewing a manuscript. The committee also has 6 hoiurs of meetings and deliberations. 2024 - 2025
- Journal of Research in Childhood Education Review and provide feedback on a manuscript for potential journal publication. 2024
- Professional Development at the ECU Community School Attached is a letter verifying my engagement in 19 PD visits with ECU Community School teachers and teaching assistants between fall 2024 and March 4. 2024
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National Professional Development Presentation
International Dyslexia Association Webinar
Empirical insights into talk-turns during read-alouds: What they
suggest teachers should do to promote engagement and meaning-building conversations.
Presentation for the International Dyslexia Association Northern New England Branch. 2023 - Guest Reviewer for Journal of Literacy Research Review and provide feedback on a manuscript for potential journal publication. 2023
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Literacy Education, State University of New York at Buffalo
awards and honors
Contact
preferred title
- Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Child Literacy