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Literacy Quotes

Quotes on reading, learning, and being informed.

This set of Literacy quotes looks at reading and learning from several angles, including how multiplatform books are reshaping what it means to tell, and understand, a story. Other lines connect literacy to everyday wellbeing, arguing it can be paired with health education.

There are so many ways to tell a story. With multiplatform books, we are reimagining what literacy can be.

Quotes by Patrick Carman

There are all kinds of things you can do to marry literacy with health.

Quotes by C. Everett Koop

There's a very low amount of data literacy around people.

Quotes by Brittany Kaiser

We have to teach empathy as we do literacy.

Quotes by Bill Drayton

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'literacy' mean in these quotes?
It's used broadly — beyond reading books, the quotes touch on data literacy, health literacy, and even empathy as a skill worth teaching alongside traditional reading.
Is there a quote linking literacy to storytelling?
Yes, one quote describes reimagining literacy through multiplatform books that tell stories in new formats beyond a single printed volume.
Do any quotes mention health and literacy together?
Yes, one line suggests there are many ways to pair literacy efforts with health initiatives and outcomes.
What is said about data literacy?
One quote points out that the general public's understanding of data, or data literacy, remains quite limited.
Where can I find more slogans about literacy?
Check out our Literacy Slogans collection for catchy phrases on the same theme.

Beyond books, these quotes widen the definition of literacy to include how well people understand data and even emotional skills like empathy, suggesting that being truly literate today means more than just reading words on a page.