Literacy from "summary" of The Moonlight School by Suzanne Woods Fisher
The ability to read and write is a powerful tool that can change the course of a person's life. In the mountains of Kentucky, where the illiteracy rate was high, literacy held the promise of a brighter future. It was not just about being able to decipher words on a page, but about gaining access to a world of knowledge and opportunities that were previously out of reach. For the characters in "The Moonlight School," literacy was a means of empowerment. It allowed them to advocate for themselves, to challenge the status quo, and to dream of a better life. Through the act of learning to read and write, they were able to assert their agency and shape their own destinies. But literacy was not just an individual pursuit. It had the power to bring communities together and foster a sense of solidarity among its members. In the ...
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