Abstract This article explores the connection between innovative technology and children's literature in promoting early grade literacy. The research was structured around three research questions, and one hypothesis. A descriptive research design was adopted, focusing on 18 teachers from Sharp Minds Academy in Eligbolo, Port Harcourt. Data was gathered using a self-designed 4-point Likert Scale questionnaire titled "Innovative Technology and Children's Literature for Early Grade Literacy" (ITCLEGL), allowing respondents to rate their agreement on relevant statements from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 4 (Strongly Agree). Simple random sampling was applied to select participants. Descriptive statistics, such as mean and standard deviation, were used to analyze the data. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was further employed to examine the strength and direction of the relationships between the key variables. The findings underscore the importance of integrating innovative technologies into children's literature to enhance literacy outcomes in early education settings. In light of these findings, the study recomments that school administrators prioritize the development of modern digital infrastructure to equip both educators and students with cutting-edge technologies, incorporate interactive e-books and multimedia storytelling techniques to boost engagement with literary content. Keywords: Innovative technology, children's literature, early grade literacy, digital literacy training
Publication Date: 2025-08-03