The Truth About Reading: The Invisible Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

An Eye-Opening Documentary From Emmy Award-Winning Director Nick Nanton

Illiteracy And Sub-Literacy In America (and Around The World) Is A Growing Issue.  Awareness is Important, But So Is Action.

We are fighting to break the silence, remove the stigma and make a lasting impact in literacy in American and across the globe.

A movie for teachers, administrators, parents, community members and anyone who cares about literacy in our community!

• 54% of adults between the ages of 16 and 74 years old lack proficiency in literacy. (Reading below a 6th grade level)
• If all U.S. adults were able to move up to at least Level 3 of literacy proficiency, it would generate an additional $2.2 trillion in annual income for the country, equal to 10% of the gross domestic product.
• The US ranks 125th out of 194 other countries in literacy rate. (Percentage of the population over 15 who can read and write)
• 65% of American 4th Graders do not meet NAEP standards.
• 66% – 2/3 of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of the 4th grade will end up in jail or welfare.

Learn more about the movie at thetruthaboutreading.com