Literacy is an area where we can have a profound effect on people's lives. If you cannot read in this modern age, it puts you at a severe disadvantage.
Teaching people to read and write is a very direct way to help the disadvantaged.
One in six adults struggles to read. (UK)
Source:
http://readingagency.org.uk/adults/quick-guides/reading-well/
Source:
https://twitter.com/readingagency
Today, we came across the awesome Tumblr Bookshelfies (via Business Insider)
What is a "bookshelfie," you might ask? Well, it's a selfie taken in front of your bookshelf, of course! (the contributors also list some of the books that can be found on their bookshelves.
This is definitely our favorite bookish thing on the Internet right now.
Submit your own on the Tumblr!
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/20/bookshelfies-_n_3785796.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003
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