Comments on: National Literacy Action Week 2008 Starts Today!

By: National Literacy Action Week | Better World Books Blog

National Literacy Action Week | Better World Books Blog — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:32:51 +0000

[...] What I’m further excited about is the timing. Unbeknownst to me when I signed up – this is actually National Literacy Action Week! The NLAW celebration began on Monday, and campuses around the country are participating. Originating with SCALE (Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education) at the University of North Carolina, this week will feature workshops, tutoring and tutor recruitment, storytimes and book distributions, and other literacy awareness activities. For more information, click here. [...]

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:29:38 +0000

The health literacy workshop held by members of Planned Parenthood was beyond simply informative; it was insightful and inspiring! We learned from a former Peace Corps volunteer about some of the health challenges faced by those in poverty in Kenya, including lack of information, neglect, and reticence of medical workers to engage individuals in their own health care. Then we learned that these are the same issues faced by the poor, minorities, and immigrants in the United States! I wish medical schools had classes like this with a focus on cross-cultural health issues; it would vastly improve the would-be doctors’ empathy, insight, and ability to provide excellent care in the short time they have with each patient.

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:41:08 +0000

Yesterday night I attended the Civil Rights/Youth Activism workshop in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I was excited to hear and share my own ideas about activism with more than 15 middle school students in the area! The presenter was enthusiastic and encouraged the kids to share their ideas with everyone.