Aim: By fostering interdisciplinary scholarship and dialogue, JOCLSI seeks to:

• Highlight the diverse ways that literacy development intersects with critical societal issues affecting children, such as poverty, inequity, globalization, migration, and technology.
• Advance theoretical and empirical research that illuminates the complexities of literacy learning in various social contexts.
• Inform policy and practice by showcasing research-based interventions and strategies that promote equitable and culturally responsive literacy education for all children.
• Encourage collaboration and critical reflection among scholars, educators, practitioners, and policymakers with diverse perspectives on childhood literacy and societal issues.

Scope: JOCLSI welcomes original research articles, theoretical essays, critical reviews, and methodological reflections that address the intersections of childhood literacy and societal issues. Specific areas of interest include:

• Literacy development in marginalized communities and among diverse populations.
• The impact of social policies and economic structures on literacy access and outcomes.
• The role of media, technology, and popular culture in shaping children's literacy practices.
• Culturally and linguistically responsive literacy pedagogy and interventions.
• Historical and critical perspectives on literacy and social change.
• The ethical implications of research and practice in relation to childhood literacy and societal issues.