The UKLA/ Wiley-Blackwell Research in Literacy Education Award is a prestigious prize bestowed on the best article in the Journal of Research in Reading (JRR) and Literacy in the previous year. Both are peer-reviewed journals with international reputations for excellence.The shortlists are chosen by working parties convened by the editors of JRR and Literacy, this year Cathy Burnett & Julia Davies and Julia Caroll. Awards to the winning authors will be presented at the 51st UKLA International Conference in Nottingham on Saturday 11 July 2015.