Youth Literacy Initiative

04/01/2014

Starting today, the Youth Literacy Initiative is starting efforts to become the Youth Video Game Initiative! Several studies have brought to our attention that books are no longer relevant to our society. Therefore, we will now use our resources to ensure that every child can exercise his/her right to play video games! Join us on our journey to make video games accessible to children everywhere!

01/14/2014

What’s better? The book or the movie? Catch up on reading these books before you see them on the big screen, and decide for yourself! http://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/books-to-read-before-they-hit-theaters-this-year

2014 is going to be an exciting year for books and movies! In order of release date.

01/01/2014

Happy New Year!

12/24/2013

Merry Christmas from all of us here at YLI! Even if you're not celebrating the holiday, we hope you're finishing off the year with lots of excitement and happiness!

12/10/2013

Check it out! You can now follow the Youth Literacy Initiative on Tumblr! It's still under construction, but check back soon to see it fully up and functioning! http://literacy-initiative.tumblr.com/

12/10/2013

774 million adults worldwide are illiterate. Support youth to help reduce this number! http://www.uis.unesco.org/literacy/Pages/data-release-map-2013.aspx

According to the data, youth have made gains, but adults, especially women, continue to lag behind. Explore the data in maps and graphs.

11/08/2013

“Like” if you can relate.

09/10/2013

What's at the top of your reading list?

This is the greatest truth in any book-lover’s life.

08/09/2013

It's ! What book do you love?

07/08/2013

Do Something provides great, simple steps for holding a book drive in your community! http://www.dosomething.org/actnow/actionguide/how-to-hold-book-drive

Spread the gift of literacy! Host a book drive in your school or community to benefit the underprivileged. Find your target. Contact someone to receive the books the local library a shelter a n

06/29/2013

America's high school class of 2012 had an average SAT critical reading score of 496 out of 800 and an average ACT reading score 21.3 out of 36. Remember to read with your kids, and we'll have those scores up in no time!

06/21/2013

These are the 100 best children's books of all time, according to Children's Books Guide. Tell us, what is/was your favorite children's book? http://childrensbooksguide.com/top-100

From the classics to the brand new books, see the top 100 children's books of all-time. See the best children's books to get your kids!