Literacy is and always has been a huge part of my life. My grandmother taught adult non-readers how to read in her living room while my cousins, brother and I played in the den. My mom is a teacher and has always loved reading and shares that love with many students, co-workers, and her family. Reading has been a joy for me and while I do not always read adult material as much as I would like there is nothing like slipping away into a great book. Even children's books can be a great treat.
Today, September 8th is International Literacy Day. On this day we should all read a book, magazine, or even a blog or two...just read. Do not take for granite this gift we have been given. Not all learn how to read and it is a fact that can be changed. Help eradicate illiteracy by visiting your local Literacy Council, school or library and asking how you can help in your community.
For More Information and ways to help visit one of the following sites:
ProLiteracy - A national literacy organization that certifies trainers and provides instructional materials and support. http://www.proliteracy.org/
National Center for Family Literacy- A non-profit organization that supports family literacy services through programming, training, research, advocacy and dissemination. http://www.famlit.org
Literacy Powerline - Works to increase literacy levels through effective and sustainable community collaboration and engagement. http://www.literacypowerline.com
Literacy.org –A resource for research and development on literacy in the U.S. and worldwide. This site is jointly sponsored by the International Literacy Institute (ILI) and the National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. http://literacy.org/
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