Because I can read, 



I can understand. I can write a letter. 



can fill out a job application. 

 I can finally get off welfare. 



Because I can read, 



I can learn. I can help my daughter 

 with her homework. 



can inspire her to be better. 

 I can be a role model. 



Because I can read, 



I can succeed, I can 

 contribute. I can live 

 my life without fear, 

 without shame. 

 I can be whatever 

 I want to be. 



Because can read. 



National Center for Family Literacy 



Literacy can make the difference between poverty and progress. 

 Visit www.famlit.org to help us write more success stories. 



£>2005 Photographer: Marvin Young 



