Emporia-Greensville Literacy Council

As of late, things have been quiet. But . . . here's a random moment to maybe get you thinking.

Last week, while in St. Louis for an academic conference, and as things occur the bizarre and heartbreaking followed me. I heard a small child--maybe six or so--ask his mother what a word was in his book. I was at a sidewalk table of a local pub, and all of this occurred outside. She looked at him and said "You don't need to read so much. Here, play your video game instead." I kid you not.

The book in question . . . it was a reader for children filled with pictures.

On that note, encourage someone to read this week.