Resource Update: Book Lists for Celebrating Literacy

September is National Literacy Month! This is also the month we recognize Read A Book Day (September 6th) and International Literacy Day (September 8th). Read A Book Day, originally called National Book Lover's Day, was created by the Library of Congress in 1996 as a way to encourage the reading of all kinds of books. It was built on the premise that reading increases your knowledge, expands your vocabulary, improves writing skills, and opens you to other cultures, perspectives, and ways of thinking. In contrast, International Literacy Day was originated by UNESCO in 1967 as a means of encouraging literacy and access to books for people all over the world. In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated literacy challenges by limiting access to classrooms, education, and books. According to UNESCO, "In low- and middle-income countries, the share of 10-year-old children who could not read and understand a simple text with comprehension has increased from 57 per cent in 2019 to an estimated 70 per cent in 2022." In today's article, we share resources that will help you recognize these holidays. Click the link below to be brought to the full article.