“ Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light. Vera Nazarian
“ He switched off the light, came back and sat in the chair. In the darkness, Liesel kept her eyes open. She was watching the words. Markus Zusak
“ Literacy is a fundamental life skill, one that serves as a portal to knowledge and a lifetime of opportunity. Story Shares
“ If people in the media cannot decide whether they are in the business of reporting news or manufacturing propaganda, it is all the more important that the public understand that difference, and choose… Thomas Sowell
“ Like the Jews before them, the Irish enshrined literacy as their central religious act. Thomas Cahill
“ Literacy in Tunisia is almost 100%. It's amazing - no country in the region or even in Asia can match Tunisia in education. Mo Ibrahim
“ Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty, and a building block of development, an essential complement to investments in… Kofi Annan
“ Libraries are, at heart, helpful and kind providers. It is hard for those who perhaps don't feel the need to visit their local libraries to understand what a vital service they provide for communities… Robert Popple
“ Literacy makes man a victim of advertising. Education makes him a victim of employment. Mokokoma Mokhonoana
“ It's a sad state of affairs when we make fun of people for reading instead of making reading fun for people. Jen Selinsky
“ One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time. Carl Sagan
