Welcome to Literacy Nation Network

Literacy is everyone’s responsibility.

The Literacy Nation exists to help every industry—from small businesses to global companies—take real, practical action to advance literacy. We believe literacy is infrastructure: it shapes access, opportunity, health, and economic mobility. Here, commitment turns into action through simple, industry-specific steps that build a stronger, more inclusive world—one workplace, product, and system at a time.

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70% of kids struggle with reading—but the science is clear: it can be solved. You don’t need to be a teacher—reading aloud, asking questions, and sparking curiosity can change a child’s future. Every adult can make a difference with just one small action!

WE WANT TO CELEBRATE YOU!

Every action counts—and together, small efforts create a big impact! Complete all 10 literacy actions in your industry and you’ll earn a Literacy Nation Network Badge recognizing your role in helping to advance literacy.How It Works:1. Complete the 10 suggested actions (or more!).2. Track your progress with our checklist.3. Email your list to [email protected] and get your digital badge!4. Share your badge on social media to inspire others.

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ABOUT THE LITERACY NATION NETWORK

"The idea for Literacy Nation Network had been with me for many years. It came into clearer focus after co-creating the first Literacy Summit during Sundance with Ben Scherz and Melina Uncapher — a gathering that reaffirmed the power of community, conversation, and collective action around literacy."
--Tanya WrightBenjamin Scherz, Ed. M. is the strategic partnerships and Business Development Director at Hill for Literacy. Ben develop partnerships with school districts and industry organizations to improve reading outcomes for students nationwide. Working collaboratively with state education departments, local education leaders, researchers, media, and national associations to create a world where every child is a reader. Scherz received his masters in Risk and Prevention at Harvard Graduate School of Education.Dr. Melina Uncapher is a renowned educational neuroscientist supporting transformative R&D in public education. Dr. Uncapher is the founder and CEO of SETA-ED, and a former university professor of educational neuroscience, most recently with labs at Stanford and UC San Francisco. She was a co-founder and Chief of R&D of AERDF, one of the premier education R&D nonprofits in the U.S. Uncapher received her Ph.D. in neuropsychology at UC Irvine and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in neuroscience at Stanford University.Tanya Wright, Ed.M is an author, educator, and literacy advocate dedicated to helping children and families discover the joy of reading. A two-time SAG Award winning actress (best ensemble), Wright is also the creator of Hairiette of Harlem, a storytelling universe that celebrates imagination, curiosity, and the power of stories in shaping confident, lifelong readers. Tanya received her masters in Learning Design, Innovation and Technology from Harvard Graduate School of Education where she won the Harvard Innovative Venture in Education Award and the Education Entrepreneurship Fellowship.