#Literacy Day

[macdenlover]

it came to my realization that 99% of my fandom related headaches would be cured if everyone understood this

[dianessunflower]

8 September is International Literacy Day. More than 750 million young people and adults around the world lack basic literacy skills like reading and writing. It's easy to think that this is a problem far away, but this is something in our own backyard.

As a bookstagrammer, in some corners of this website, and a lifelong lover of literature, I admit that sometimes we tend to romanticize books and reading. I think we forget what a privilege we have to be able to read and access books and other kinds of literature.

I've been watching what's been happening in states like Florida with growing alarm. Literacy is a human right, and one that we have to fight for, now more than ever before.

So things in Florida are going well.

[formworksnova]

International Literacy Day - NOVA Formworks

On International Literacy Day, we honor the ability of books to bring ideas to life and inspire hope. Here at Nova Formworks, we think big dreams, reading a lot, and striving for excellence are all important

[artejoke]

Practice what you teach

Jeanne-Elisabeth Chaudet, A little girl wanting to teach her dog how to read, circa 1799, Private collection

[rightnewshindi]

History of 8 September; आज के दिन विश्वभर में मनाया जाता है साक्षरता दिवस, पढ़ें 8 सितंबर का इतिहास

History of 8 September; आज के दिन विश्वभर में मनाया जाता है साक्षरता दिवस, पढ़ें 8 सितंबर का इतिहास #news #viral #trending #update #newspaper #breakingnews #currentaffairs #dailynews #newsletter #newspapers #newsupdate #People #Media #info #Journalism

History 8 September: एक सभ्य घर जैसा कोई विद्यालय नहीं है और एक भद्र अभिभावक जैसा कोई अध्यापक नहीं है – महात्मा गांधी के इन सुन्दर वचनों से शुरू करते हैं आज का इतिहास… आज विश्व भर में अंतराष्ट्रीय साक्षरता दिवस मनाया जा रहा है. जहां तक इसके इतिहास की बात है तो साल 1965 में यूनेस्को ने इसे विश्वभर में मनाये जाने का प्रस्ताव दिया था. इसका उद्देश्य हर व्यक्ति को शिक्षा के प्रति जागरूक करना था. 8…

[patfurstenberg]

Bridge of Books, Popular Multilingual Animal Stories on Literacy Day

As we mark World Literacy Day with the theme "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace," it's an excellent time to investigate how stories can play an important role in teaching peace through play.

As we mark World Literacy Day with the theme “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace,” it’s an excellent time to investigate how such stories can play an important role in teaching peace through play. Continue reading Bridge of Books, Popular Multilingual Animal Stories on Literacy Day

[gildedbearediting]

Hans Christian Anderson Day

Every man’s life is a fairy tale, written by God’s finger. Hans Christian Anderson Hans Christian Anderson is world renown for his imaginative stories for children. Many would recognize his works. These include: The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, Little Match Girl, and The Princess and The Pea. His works have been turned into beloved…

[healthcaretipsdailyforyou]

International Literacy Day

[omanatascha]

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[brettdoesdiscourse]

Just say yall don't think women have actual autonomy and move it

[i-am-trans-gwender]

"The scariest part of The Killing Joke is that the Joker was right."

No you fucking idiot! Gordon stayed a good man and Barbara went on living.

The whole point is that "one bad day" does NOT drive a person over the edge. The comic makes it clear it's the Joker's own damm fault that he ended up the way he did. Not because of his "one bad day" that even he admits he can't remember correctly.

The scariest part is how many people miss the point.

[palatinewolfsblog]

"You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them." Ray Bradbury.

[mosaickiwi]

Nails, TV, Moving

Rendacted paints your nails and 'asks' you to move in. 1.3k words, GN reader c:

14 Days With You is an 18+ Yandere Visual Novel. MINORS DNI

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"Unfortunately for our contestant—" the host’s words get cut off as you press a button on the remote.

"Booooo," you jeered at the TV from your spot on the floor and changed the channel. 

Ren hummed softly at your voice, but didn't look up. Despite the dark bangs that obscure their eyes, you can tell they’re focused. He was happily painting your nails—the same shade of black as his own—at your request. He insisted you sit as close as possible on the blanket he laid down, instead of across the coffee table. He'd only ever painted his own nails after all, so the angle was very important to keep him from messing up. You were certain he just said that because he wanted the closeness.

The screen barely flashes a few frames before you're changing it again. A football game, a cartoon, a drama, and then—you finally stop. There's a couple wandering through a cabin, with a disembodied voice narrating all it had to offer. One of the many house hunting shows that came on every so often.

"Oh, this one's pretty." You put down the remote to watch. The couple head upstairs where the master bedroom is and your excitement quickly dies. "Maybe not. The bathroom is a huge let down."

Ren casts a glance up at the TV as the camera pans over the room once more. He took in the slanted ceiling, with the tub stationed on the lower end, lit up by an angled skylight. He didn't really see whatever problem you had. "What's wrong with it?" he asked.

"The ceiling is already so low. You'd have to fold yourself in half to get in that tub, tall as you are. And you'd probably hit your head every time you got out. We couldn't live there," you grumbled and rested your chin on your free hand, eyes never straying from the screen. "No way I'd put you through that."

You didn't notice how he perked up when your concerns involved him—you even said ‘we.’ A miniscule drop of polish fell on the paper towel under your hand. He wasn't sure if you were being considerate, or if your perfectly normal relationship was at the point of buying a home together. He hoped it was the latter. Either way, including them already planted ideas in their mind. "So then, what's our—your ideal home have?"

"My ideal home…" You’d only really thought about things you didn’t want, thanks to your current apartment. "I can't say I'm very picky. No holes in the walls, enough room to breathe, no rats," you paused for a bit—now they were in a rather awkwardly shaped second bedroom. "When I was little I wanted to live in a bounce house. Or have a freezer dedicated to ice cream."

Ren smiled while he carefully painted the nail of your pinky. "One of those is doable."

"True, but I'd rather not blow up my house every day," you joked and continued pondering. "The location is probably the most important, right?" He silently nodded in agreement as you went on. "Corland Bay's nice and all—having everything so close together makes things easy. Except sometimes I wanna fall asleep without hearing cars pass by or Violet playing games. It's much quieter here. Plus your bed is comfy."

"You're more than welcome to live here, Angel," he innocently offered. “Although maybe you’d enjoy somewhere more secluded.”

“Like just out of town? Not too far from civilization. I'd still wanna be near the beach." You watched the couple fuss about the kitchen in another house before you really processed what he just said. You turned to look at him for the first time since the show caught your interest. "Are you asking me to move in with you?" 

"Oh, is that what it sounded like?" His tone was full of shock, but you could see the way his snake bites pulled up in a faint grin. He examined your nails and lifted your hand once he deemed it finished. "I do have all this space, though. The library’s close by. Beach is a short walk away, too. No neighbors, no noise. I've never had a rat problem. I guess it hits all the marks f’you, doesn’t it, Angel?"

"Ren…" You rolled your eyes at his antics. 

"If you really want to move in that badly, I'm not opposed," he said teasingly. "Other hand."

You didn't respond just yet, merely giving them a playful side eye and placing your hand flat on the table. Gently, you blew air on your wet nails while he went to work. The noise of the TV faded into the background as you thought about his offer.

It was a big step to take. You already spent a fair amount of your time at his place. The ever-dwindling amount of laundry you did at home served as proof. Cohabitating with them wouldn't be much different from now. Ren always gave you space when you asked, even with his clingy personality. He was tidy, quiet, and never made a fuss—the perfect roommate on paper. The real issue was money. A place like this would cost way more than a librarian’s salary could pay.

"As much as I want to, I have to consider rent first," you thought aloud, causing him to stop and look up.

"Angel, you don't need to pay anything." His answer was almost immediate and it surprised you how firm he sounded about it.

You shook your head. "I know I probably can't do half, but I’d like to do my fair share. How much is your rent each month?"

"Well, actually," he stalled and idly rolled the nail brush in his fingers before putting it back in the bottle. The rent was one thing he couldn’t be bothered to keep track of. "...I have no idea?"

"How—what?"

"It's an automatic payment so I never think about it," he admitted, explaining further at your incredulous expression. "I mean I definitely saw it when I found the listing—and when I signed the lease. But I can't remember it off the top of my head."

You had a hard time believing what you were hearing. You knew your own rent by heart—it mocked you every time it took a chunk out of your bank account. A question about how he budgeted weighed in your mind, although the rather calm way Ren spoke clearly answered it: he didn't. It seemed obvious now; he'd been a frivolous spender from the beginning.

The blank look on your face made him a little worried. "Honestly, Angel, it’s not an issue. I’ve been paying it on my own just fine," he insisted. "You don’t have t’worry about any cost if you stay here, I promise.” He’d be happy as a clam to pay triple whatever he already was if it meant you'd move in. Hell, he’d even pay for you to live in one of the empty units next door.

"Fine then," you sighed in defeat, glancing towards the TV screen for a moment. The show was already ending. "If I tried to give you money you'd just find a way to give it back anyways.”

Ren let out a faint breath as if he was holding back laughter, but didn’t disagree. "So, how about it? Gonna move in?” he asked with a sincere smile.

You couldn’t help but smile the same in return. “Yeah, why not? I’d be crazy to say no. I can talk to my landlord and be out in a few weeks, probably.”

His excitement only seemed to grow at your words. He was radiating silent joy, fingers tapping rhythmically on the table as he uncapped the bottle of polish once more. You could almost imagine a tail wagging behind him as he tried to make steady brushstrokes over your nail.

“Are you really that happy?” you laughed and he nodded. “Maybe I should just move in tomorrow.” His hand barely slipped, leaving the tiniest streak of polish on the side of your ring finger.

“Oops,” he muttered.

[artejoke]

All the write moves

Jean Pichore (in Antoine Dufour’s Vies des femmes cèlèbres), Nicostrate (Carmenta),1504-1506, Musée Dobrée

Nicostrate/Carmenta is the Goddess of childbirth and prophecy, protector of mothers and children, patron of midwives, inventor of the alphabet.

[bonsai-babies]

Okay, it's the second time I see someone saying

"If Sam had seen Axel being BEATEN in the early seasons she would've called it a sob story and walked away"

Allow me to refresh people's biased minds with the two canon events that come to mind:

Sam immediately knew something was wrong with Robby's home life and immediately took action telling it to her parents.

Sam immediately broke up with a popular guy after seeing the way he treated Miguel and his friends.

Now, why did Sam take a different approach to Tory? CONTEXT. Sam and Tory had been antagonizing each other, and every mistake or absurd violent reaction that Tory ever had is always justified by "oh, but her tragic home life". Tragic past and home life doesn't give anybody a free pass to act like that. That's what she meant!

The fact that I have to explain it is pathetic. And of course people who dislike her won't care they just love to grasp at straws to attack her.

Sam is not a sociopath who ignores and doesn't care about suffering. In what UNIVERSE would that girl see that level of violence and be snob about it?!

You know who actually saw that level of violence AND CHEERED IT ON?? TORY NICHOLS.

Yeah, the same one you guys coddle. She cheered Hawk on while she broke an immobilized KID's arm while he BEGGED to be let go!!

She was there when the Cobra Kai's took Bert, one of the smallest kids, and beat him and throw him through a FUCKING WINDOW.

She attacked Sam while she was visibly distraught and NOT FIGHTING BACK. She just wanted to cause pain.

Now I don't see ANYBODY ever calling her on these acts of violence and ruthlessness. She didn't just WITNESSED those acts, she was the aggressor. But Sam is the villain?!!! Get a fucking grip or grow some sense while you're at it.

Sam would never be a snob about people's suffering, she only ever criticized people using it as an argument to excuse their behavior. She was ALWAYS empathetic and kind. Even when she wasn't brave enough to take a stand (which changed pretty fast).

Now please delete this take for the repertoire, it'll be less embarrassing for all of you who insist upon it.

[emo-protagonist]

mfs will be super conservative then their favorite:

-band is green day

-show is the boys

-anime is jojos bizarre adventures

-superhero is the punisher

-movie is fight club

-movie saga is the matrix

-book is american psycho

-game is final fantasy 7

like buddy i got new for you 😭😭😭