Did you
know?
Nearly a billion people in the
world cannot read and write. Fifteen percent of the people in
western countries (approximately 44 million Americans
ages 16 and older) are functionally illiterate.
These people are very likely doomed to lives of poverty.
Facts about literacy
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What can
you do?
In 2003, the state of Minnesota
reported 12,000 participants in the African American Read-In. This
year, we want all schools, community organizations, churches, and
work sites to report participation. Let’s continue expanding
participation into all subject areas!
You are invited to host a read-in.
Download host materials for
the 2006 African American Read-In. After hosting a Read-In, simply
complete a host
report card. It is that simple. |
