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Internationally Recognized Days other days   September 8: International Literacy Day International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Worldwide, an estimated 860 million adults, of whom nearly two-thirds are women, do not know how to read or write and more than 100 million children lack access to education. As literacy is so closely linked to all aspects of life, it is almost impossible to imagine a life without these skills. International Literacy Day therefore focuses attention on literacy issues and the need to raise public awareness and support for literacy. Search TIG for International Literacy Day Visit the official website for 'International Literacy Day' Send an e-card... Discuss your favourite books! What does it mean to live a life without knowing how to read or write? This may be a question that none of us has ever had to ask ourselves, or it may be a hurdle that some of us have had to face. On International Literacy Day, we invite you to show your own literacy appreciation by participating in the Book Discussion thread, where you can discuss, recommend, and review books with other TIG members! Participate here... Check out other tools on the Site Map