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Illiteracy in America: INFOGRAPHIC

Exactly how big is America’s illiteracy problem? The Understanding Illiteracy infographic will help you actually see the scope of the problem.

We’ve embedded the complete infographic below–what do you think?

Childhood literacy groups need your support. Yahoo created a handy directory of literacy nonprofits. In addition, we recently linked to a series of posters supporting Burning Through Pages, a literacy organization encouraging kids to read in school.

 

 

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Thursday May 23: Real Talk about Life after Publication

These days, writers aren’t just writers: They’re social-media mavens, seasoned public speakers, and one-person publicity machines. And they still have to find time to write their books! Find out what life is like once you've landed that dream book contract in a free web chat with young-adult authors Elizabeth Norris (Unraveling and Unbreakable) and Brodi Ashton (Everneath and Everbound) — plus special guest Kristin Rens, editor at HarperCollins imprint Balzer + Bray. Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET. on Figment.com.