International Literacy Day Read-a-thon

This year, the International Literacy Day celebration will shine a light on the need of bridging the digital divide. There is no doubt this pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital and remote learning solutions to relieve the effects of the pandemic on the 90% of the world’s students affected by school closures. Sadly, children from families with limited access to books, technology, and the internet have been the most affected. 10-year-old Levi is one of these children! When Levi started grade 3, he was slow at reading and he didn’t have books at school or home to practice and improve his literacy skills. What was even worse, his school closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Luckily, teachers from his school rapidly organized a new work scheme to visit children’s houses and hold small reading sessions using our Sun Books tablets so children could continue reading and learning while at home. The first time Levi saw a Sun Books tablet, he didn’t know how to use it but the bright colors, characters, and interactive games caught his attention. Now that the students are back at school, Levi and his friends enjoy over 300 e-books and games included in our solar-powered tablets. We are proud to say that Levi has gained more vocabulary and improved his reading skills. Without any effective reading intervention, children like Levi are simply at high risk of becoming functional illiterate adults. We must prioritize the needs of those who are in a disadvantaged condition to ensure free and inclusive education for all.​ On September 8, let’s celebrate International Literacy Day together. Join us in a free online event to enjoy the most entertained storytimes, literacy webinars, workshops, and more. Register today to access a whole day of video sessions with famous child book authors and literacy experts.