I take reading so much for granted that the first thing that comes to mind when I imagine myself not being able to read is that I would miss out on all the great books I enjoy. Reading is my primary source of entertainment, and I read an average of a book a day. No … Read more
September 8 is International Literacy Day. As a reader, I can’t imagine life without reading—I read at least five books a week on average, and reading is my favorite kind of entertainment. As a lifelong learner, I know reading is essential to learning for self-improvement and economic advancement. As a writer, I want everyone to … Read more
The theme for the 2017 International Literacy Day is Literacy in a Digital World. I grew up in a world where literacy meant being able to read and write on paper. Young people today grow up in a world where literacy means being able to communicate in digital formats. UNESCO, the agency behind International Literacy … Read more
May 21st is National Readathon Day. The day celebrates the joy of reading and also raises money for a literacy program. Reading brings me so much pleasure I want everyone to be able to enjoy it. So I advocate donating to help children and adults learn to read, whether it’s the specific program that is … Read more
As a writer and avid reader, I am passionate about literacy. From a selfish perspective, people who aren’t literate aren’t candidates to read my books. More importantly, and less selfishly, I know how much reading means to me, and I want everyone to be able to share the experience. In addition, literacy is required for … Read more
Imagine not being able to read. Imagine looking at words on a page and seeing gibberish. Imagine never being able to lose yourself in a story or find the answers to your questions in a book. Imagine not being able to fill out a job application or read a map. According to the International Reading … Read more
Most authors support literacy programs for two major reasons. First, the altruistic reason: illiteracy is a huge problem for the people who can’t read and for society in general. In the US, according to the Education Portal: 50 percent of adults cannot read a book written at an eighth grade level. … 3 out of … Read more