We want a book to be a book. We'll have all the interactive bells and whistles but our intent is to engage young people in reading, not to show them a movie.
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For me, literacy means freedom. For the individual and for society.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Literacy empowers individuals and societies to achieve freedom and thrive.
LeVar Burton emphasizes the critical role that literacy plays in providing individuals with the ability to think independently and act freely. Literacy opens doors to opportunities, fosters informed citizenship, and enables cultures to flourish, representing not just personal empowerment but also societal progress and liberation.
Themes
LiteracyFreedomEducationEmpowermentSociety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a seminar on the importance of education.
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