Literacy Tribune: January 2009

Literacy Tribune: January 2009 issue

United Literacy, a non-profit organization, provides resources and support to adult literacy learners in the United States. Its aim is to make literacy education accessible and worthwhile for adult learners.

A History Lesson: Inauguration Day - On January 20, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States.
Main Story: Shape Up - Every January, millions of Americans make the same New Year’s resolution: get in shape.

Member Spotlight: Refuse to Cry, Refuse to Give Up
By Sharon Briones, Hoosier Hills Literacy League in Indiana

A Learner's Poem: My Darling
Rudolfo Diaz, Adult Learner-Montebello Adult School

Call for Writers !

Are you an adult learner ?
Do you want to write ?
Do you want to publish your writing ?

The Literacy Tribune is looking for adult learner writers.

You can write about:
Literacy resources you like
Your literacy organization
Your road to literacy
You can write book reviews, poetry, short stories
You can write articles about health, finance, or technology
You can write just about anything