It is estimated that over 700 million adults, nearly two-thirds of whom are women, do not know how to read and write. It is also estimated that 100 million children worldwide do not have access to education. International Literacy Day draws attention to the importance of literacy for all. Find out more with the following literacy activities and strategies.

A View on Literacy: Special Supplement from Verizon Thinkfinity's Literacy Partners

As we celebrate International Literacy Day, it is the perfect time to reflect on how our communities have been affected in the past year and how we are rising up to the challenge.

ReadWriteThink International Literacy Day Activities

Read-a-thons, cross-grade reading buddy programs and information on making original books are a few of the great activities you'll find to celebrate International Literacy Day.

Supporting Parent Involvement for Second Language Families

Second language families have so much to share to enrich the learning experience for all children. Help foster parent involvement and build parent-teacher partnerships with this these resources from Thinkfinity Literacy Network.

International Literacy Day: Facts and Activities

Learn More about International Literacy Day and discover activities that you can do to celebrate the day.

Verizon Life Span Literacy Matrix

Do you want to increase the literacy development of your learners? The literacy challenge begins with knowing the effective practices and how they impact learners. Find this information in the Matrix and start increasing literacy for all!

Verizon Literacy Program Self Assessment Tool

Have you ever wondered if you are providing the best literacy practices you can? Measure your own practices against the research-based practices in this free, in-depth tool.