The Literacy Tribune has information for readers on topics such as health, finance, education and technology. It also has stories and poems by adult learners.It is published by United Literacy, as a resource and support for adult learners.
Highlights from the September 2008 issue:
Register to Vote
By Alison Werner, Senior Writer
Do you know that November 4th is Election Day? On that day, the citizens of the United States will vote for a new president and vice president. But that is not all they will vote for. They will vote for members of the U.S. House of Reprsentatives and Senate. They also may vote for the governor of their state, members of their state legislature, and other state and local officials. In addition, they will vote on issues and laws that affect their state . . .
A Letter to Our Readers
By Daniel Pedroza, President - Founder of United Literacy & Learner
Dear Reader,
Eleven years ago, at the age of 29, I started learning to read. I still remember walking into my local literacy organization and asking for help. I was very nervous, but I knew I needed to do it. I wanted a better life. I wanted to learn to read . . .
Celebrate International Literacy Day
By Alison Werner, Senior Writer
Every day, around the world, adults like you are learning to read. And every day, around the world, adults are struggling with illiteracy as you once did . . .
Good Feeling – A Learner’s Poem
By Rodolfo Diaz, Adult Learner
Sitting high up on a tree looking at the sunrise,
I can see, the birth of a new day . . .
