Let us know what you think...

In trying to improve this blog, it's helpful to get an idea of how you feel about it. Please let us know what you think by answering the following polls. Don't worry, all your responses will be anonoymous.

You can go here to participate in a short (and easy) survey.

Why blog about Literacy?

“Blog” is both a verb and a noun. By creating this blog we are completing a literary action and in the process creating an online forum. I hope that the act of participating in and reading this blog helps create an enhanced sense of literacy and an electronic resource that we can use to improve literacy in ourselves and our families. Essentially, we have five goals:

1. Learn to read.

2. Help others develop literacy skills.

3. Use our literacy skills to increase our gospel knowledge and spirituality.

4. Gain knowledge, light, understanding, culture, and appreciation from some of the great literature of all time.

5. Develop the ability to write and communicate effectively.

To help accomplish these goals, generous women—who are either well-educated on their topic or want to learn more about their topic—have volunteered to share their insights and ideas with us on a regular basis. In the coming days and months, look forward to the messages they have to share with us. Hopefully, as we share our knowledge about literacy we can work together to learn and grow.

At any point, feel free to contribute to this forum. You may do so in a number of ways:

1. Comment on any post. Ask a question. Start a dialogue. Leave a message.

2. Share with us your own experiences. Tell us about a book you’ve read—whether it was good or bad. Relate a literary moment you might have had. Let us know about a website you find helpful.

3. Become a regular contributor. There are still lots of columns to be written. Don’t be intimidated—some don’t require any specific knowledge or skills. We welcome all willing participants.