International Literacy Day on September 8 is a day to celebrate the power of literacy and to bring awareness to its importance. This day has been celebrated since 1965, when UNESCO declared it as an international observance in order to promote reading and writing around the world. It's a great way for us all to recognize how far we've come in terms of education, and also help those who are still struggling with learning how to read or write basic skills.
<div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">1. </span>Organize a readathon</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Gather your friends, family and neighbors and organize a readathon. Have participants pledge to read for a certain amount of time or pages and then have them come together to celebrate their accomplishments and discuss what they've read.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">2. </span>Donate books</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Find your local library or community center that accepts book donations and donate some of your old books. You can also support literacy by donating new books to underprivileged schools in your area.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">3. </span>Visit a bookstore</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Head out to your favorite bookstore and browse around for new titles that pique your interest. You'll be helping support local businesses as well as promoting literacy.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">4. </span>Learn a new language</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Learning a new language is a great way to improve literacy skills. Find resources online or take an actual language course so you can start reading, writing, and speaking in another language.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">5. </span>Volunteer at a library</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Libraries offer many volunteer opportunities from helping with story time to teaching adults how to use computers. Volunteering at libraries helps promote the importance of reading and literacy in general.</p></div>
<div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>A.</span>It promotes literacy education</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>International Literacy Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness for the need for literacy education around the world. This day serves as a reminder that literacy skills are essential to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to improve their lives. </p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>B.</span>It increases access to information </h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>By promoting access to books, magazines, newspapers, and other reading material, International Literacy Day helps individuals gain access to information about health, disease prevention, economic opportunities, and more. This access of power gives people the ability to make changes in their own lives or community.</p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>C.</span> It empowers future generations </h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>By encouraging literacy programs around the world, International Literacy Day gives younger generations the skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. It is also an opportunity for parents and educators to help foster a culture of lifelong learning, which can create positive outcomes throughout society. </p></div>
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