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STL Educator Raises Alarm About Reading Rate | Listen, St. Louis Podcast Ep. 16 | Nine PBS
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“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free,” said abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Join host Carol Daniel in her discussion with one man who wants to ensure Black children are free by helping them to become confident, competent readers by the end of third grade. Julius B. Anthony, founder and president of St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature, is working to increase literacy among Black children. In this episode, they will discuss supporting Black literature, fostering a love of reading and what leads to illiteracy. Subscribe to Nine PBS so you never miss an episode of #ListenStLouis! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD.38 episodes
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