Did you know that one in three 4th-graders in the U.S. are below basic reading level? READ offers a compelling vision: through literacy, we can fulfill the gospel's call to love and uplift the "least of these," breaking cycles of injustice. This modern mission manifesto is easy to read and empowers you to dismantle barriers of poverty, prison, and hardship with the simple act of reading. With bite-size chapters for daily devotions, it showcases the transformative power of literacy and offers practical ways to make a measurable impact in a child's life.
READ is more than just a book; it’s an invitation to take simple steps toward extraordinary change. By teaching a child to read, you are not just performing an act of kindness but engaging in a revolutionary act of love. This book rejuvenates your church’s engagement with education and faith, proving that literacy can be a powerful tool for embodying the gospel’s message.
Activist and author of award-winning books (e.g. READ), films (e.g. SENTENCED) and articles (e.g. Christianity Today’s Leadership Journal). Tony is a 30-year veteran at provoking audiences toward goodness, truth and beauty through pen, podium and podcast.
“We have an opportunity in this generation to “do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God.” This is a challenge set before us and powerfully communicated to us by Kriz and Martin. Walking away in the hour of crisis is not possible when we see those in need.”
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