About Section One

In this first section, Allan gives an overview of the field of literacy, sharing personal stories from his own experience, to highlight the state of the field and the opportunities to build it further.

A ray of light in a deep dark well.
- Adult Nigerian literacy learner describes what it is to be able to read

Introduction to Building Literacy: “I’m not just anybody”

The Size and Scope of Literacy in Canada

Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg: Seeing the “dark side” of literacy