793 million adults worldwide lack basic reading and writing skills. This World Read Aloud Day, the globe will connect like never before. Let us together read and share to advocate for the power of words and stories.
Be sure to register at litworld.org and check out our Activity Page where you can download our WRAD badge, flyers, worksheets, recommendations, certificates, and more to help spark your World Read Aloud Day preparations and celebrations!
Upcoming events:
* LitWorld Presents: WRADvocate Ambassadors - Read about the people who will publicize WRAD locally in their area, and act as liaisons for citizens in the community. Detailed profiles will be posted on the World Read Aloud Day blog as we count down toward March 7.
* LitWorld's Live Orange Broadcast Series: "The Raw Power of Words: The Art of Spoken Word in the Classroom." January 17, 7:00PM EST: In what will be a fantastic episode to kick-off this year's Live Orange Series and the countdown to WRAD 2012, Pam Allyn will host two acclaimed guests: internationally renowned spoken word performance artist and HBO Def Poetry Jam veteran Kelly Tsai; and New York City's Youth Poet Laureate of 2012, Ishmael Islam. More information on our special guests can be found on the Facebook page, where you can also RSVP for the event. See you then!
* Books of Wonder in New York City!: We are excited to announce that Books of Wonder will host LitWorld's signature World Read Aloud Day event. Stay tuned for the official schedule with details about our special guest authors and exciting workshops all day long.
* Join a LitWorld Video Chat: If you would like to take part in a video chat on World Read Aloud Day as a LitWorld classroom or special guest reader, please sign up at litworld.org.
Let's rally for Global Literacy, together.
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