Compiled by BTSYA volunteer, Shanin Shapiro The most important way to tell if a child will succeed in school is to look at his or her mother’s ability to read. 1 Illiteracy, or the inability to read and write, has far-reaching consequences for us as individuals and for our communities. Illiteracy greatly impacts our ability to obtain high-paying jobs and gain access to healthcare and community services. It may keep us from participating in important civic events like voting i
