World Read Aloud Day
Published on Jan 28, 2019
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In 2010, LitWorld founded World Read Aloud Day.
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Individuals who frequently read are better able to understand other people.
Readers empathize easier with others.
Reading aloud builds community and connects us to each other.
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758 million adults-two thirds of them women-lack the basic reading & writing skills. (2016)
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If all children in low-income countries left school literate, 171 million people could rise from proverty.
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Poorly-literate individuals are less likely to participate in democratic processes.
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Also, they have fewer chances to fully exercise their civil rights.
Stats from litworld.org
"If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book."
J.K. Rowling
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” Frederick Douglas
“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.”
Dr. Seuss
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