Books are a prevalent adult literacy resource. They can be used by individuals who are learning to read and write English and by teachers who are coaching adults in literacy. Online resource Literary Connections recommends books for adult literacy, such as "Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide" by Sharan B. Merriam, Rosemary S. Caffarella and Lisa M. Baumgartner, and "Closing the Achievement Gap: A Vision for Changing Beliefs and Practices" edited by Belinda Williams. The Scholastic publishing company produces a number of books for students and teachers of literacy at all levels.
Websites offer adult literacy resources for teachers and learners. Sites such as the official Scholastic website have lesson plan suggestions for teachers, interactive literacy learning modules for students, and books and other classroom resources available for purchase. In addition to Scholastic, online guide Educational Portal recommends the PBS Teachers website, Literacy Connections (literacyconnections.com), and the McGraw Hill Online Learning Center, as the web's best adult literacy resources. Websites such as Kent State University's "Adult Literacy and Education Resources" provide links to a number of online resources and a short description of each listed site.
Local community-based programs throughout the country provide free or inexpensive adult literacy courses in public locations like libraries. Literacy Partners is one such program serving New York City. Volunteer teachers provide adult New York residents free literacy classes in eight categories through the program. Categories include financial literacy, health literacy, family literacy, adult basic education, and English for speakers of other languages. The program is funded by donations. The Los Angeles public library system runs a similar literacy program called "Help with Reading" for adults and families.