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Read: How God’s People Can Bring Justice Through Literacy
Transforming Lives Through the Power of LiteracyDid you know that one in three 4th-graders in the U.S. are below basic reading level? READ offers a compelling through literacy, we can fulfill the gospel's call to love and uplift the "least of these," breaking cycles of injustice. This modern mission manifesto is easy to read and empowers you to dismantle barriers of poverty, prison, and hardship with the simple act of reading. With bite-size chapters for daily devotions, it showcases the transformative power of literacy and offers practical ways to make a measurable impact in a child's life.
READ is more than just a book; it’s an invitation to take simple steps toward extraordinary change. By teaching a child to read, you are not just performing an act of kindness but engaging in a revolutionary act of love. This book rejuvenates your church's engagement with education and faith, proving that literacy can be a powerful tool for embodying the gospel's message.
Through its accessible and inspiring approach, READ calls on readers to discover the profound connection between Christianity and literacy. It emphasizes revitalizing the church's role in reaching the next generation with hope and love. Join the movement to transform lives and break the cycles of injustice by embracing the power of literacy.
“If you are able to read this book, you are blessed. If you read this book, your heart will be touched and moved. Read!” —Paul Young, author of The Shack
"As a woman of faith and a 20-year veteran of children's educational programming, I couldn't be more excited about this book. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about children and their future." —Makeda Mays Green, former Director of Education and Research at Sesame Street
"READ is a clarion call to the church to love our neighbors in radical and truly impactful ways using the vital tool of literacy." —Kevin Palau, President and CEO, Luis Palau Association
READ is more than just a book; it’s an invitation to take simple steps toward extraordinary change. By teaching a child to read, you are not just performing an act of kindness but engaging in a revolutionary act of love. This book rejuvenates your church's engagement with education and faith, proving that literacy can be a powerful tool for embodying the gospel's message.
Through its accessible and inspiring approach, READ calls on readers to discover the profound connection between Christianity and literacy. It emphasizes revitalizing the church's role in reaching the next generation with hope and love. Join the movement to transform lives and break the cycles of injustice by embracing the power of literacy.
“If you are able to read this book, you are blessed. If you read this book, your heart will be touched and moved. Read!” —Paul Young, author of The Shack
"As a woman of faith and a 20-year veteran of children's educational programming, I couldn't be more excited about this book. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about children and their future." —Makeda Mays Green, former Director of Education and Research at Sesame Street
"READ is a clarion call to the church to love our neighbors in radical and truly impactful ways using the vital tool of literacy." —Kevin Palau, President and CEO, Luis Palau Association
180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 17, 2024
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November 11, 2025
Lists a lot of good resources for literacy advocates.
There is a popular story told among education activists that there is a state where the government plans how many prison beds will be needed over the next ten years by counting how many 4th grade boys are unable to read. Some swear this story is true. Others say it is a parable, created to illustrate just how dire the connection is between illiteracy and incarceration, especially for young boys.
There is a popular story told among education activists that there is a state where the government plans how many prison beds will be needed over the next ten years by counting how many 4th grade boys are unable to read. Some swear this story is true. Others say it is a parable, created to illustrate just how dire the connection is between illiteracy and incarceration, especially for young boys.
November 16, 2025
I love the heartfelt storytelling that has a gospel motivation mixed with good public health data that combine to make a very compelling case as to why literacy should be a top priority for all, especially those in the church.
February 20, 2025
Full published book review forthcoming. This is such a needed discussion in churches!
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