International Literacy Day

Why is the International Literacy Day important? Over 775 million adults struggle with basic literacy, and two-thirds of this figure are women. Celebrating this special day is a brilliant way to raise awareness of the value of literacy and to encourage children and adults alike to develop their literacy skills. You can discuss this topic with children and have an extra focus on writing and reading skills. You could ask them to imagine what life would be like without the privilege of being literate, and how having the ability to read and write empowers children and adults in terms of their education, career prospects and other pursuits.