Helping Every Child Learn to Read
At Learn Reading, we believe that every child deserves the chance to become a confident, capable reader. Founded by April McMurtrey in Madera, California, Learn Reading was created out of a passion for literacy and a deep commitment to helping struggling readers, especially those with dyslexia, become confident readers.
The Learn Reading Story
I know firsthand how frustrating it can be when a child, or an adult, struggles to read. That's why I developed a complete, evidence-based literacy system that makes learning to read clear, structured, and achievable for children, teenagers and adults alike. Our workbooks and bundles are used by parents, educators, and homeschoolers across the United States.
What We Offer
The Learn Reading products include step-by-step reading workbooks, dyslexia screening tools, and literacy bundles designed for learners from preschool through adulthood (ages 2 and up). Every resource is built around proven phonics and structured literacy principles.
Who We Serve
- Parents of early readers and struggling readers
- Homeschool families
- Classroom teachers and reading specialists
- Anyone supporting a learner with dyslexia or reading challenges
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you! Reach us at contact@learnreading.com. We're based in Madera, California and are committed to responding promptly to every inquiry.
About April McMurtrey
A life devoted to teaching the world to read.
Certified dyslexia specialist, reading educator, author, and creator of the McMurtrey Method — April has spent 25+ years helping struggling readers find their confidence and love of reading.
After years working as a reading specialist, I kept seeing the same pattern: bright, capable children who were convinced they were "just bad readers." They weren't. They had been failed by programs that didn't understand how reading actually works in the brain.
"Every child CAN learn to read. They just need to be taught the right way."
I developed the McMurtrey Method after years of research and practice — combining the best of Orton-Gillingham structured literacy with three proprietary techniques discovered through my own students: Pencil Reading, the Vowel Placement Strategy, and Give a Goal.
The results spoke for themselves. Parents started calling. Educators requested training. And so Learn Reading was born — to make these resources available to every family and classroom that needs them.
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Pencil Reading
A unique tracking technique that keeps struggling readers focused on the text and eliminates the skipping and re-reading that slows them down.
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Vowel Placement Strategy
A systematic approach to vowel sounds that finally makes English spelling rules make sense — even for dyslexic learners who've struggled for years.
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Give a Goal
A comprehension framework that teaches students to read with purpose — transforming passive decoding into active, meaningful understanding.