"I have always imagined that Paradise will be some kind of library." ~ Jorge Luis Borges

Saturday, February 8, 2014

World Read Aloud Day

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
is 
WORLD READ ALOUD DAY
Raise your voice 
for the 793 million people who cannot yet read or write. Let's create a reading ripple effect that will resonate around the world.  
Register for World Read Aloud Day.

Take action for global literacy
On March 5th, educators, children, parents and a host of literature loving  people will participate in LitWorld's World Read Aloud DayLitWorld is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to grow and support literacy leaders and literacy programs.

"Take Action for Global Literacy, 
Celebrate the Power of Words, 
Change the World."


Show your support for literacy as a human right by reading aloud, giving away a book or participating in a local event. Need ideas? Check out the WRAD Calendar.
Explore activity ideas.

The key to changing global literacy rates is...

Your involvement.
Join World Read Aloud Day.

1 comment:

  1. Great post Jennifer! I will try to figure our how I could do this with my high school students! Thanks for the links.

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