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Why we need reading, or the piemaker of Ignoramia

United States, 1975
film

Uses an animated story to present the concept that reading is the key to social mobility.

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Can't you bloody-well read?!

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A Reason to read

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It's no longer a secret

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Power of stories

Australia, 1985
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Better reading

United States, 1952
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Getting the message

Australia, 1979
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That all may learn

United States, 1948
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The Gift of reading

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Teaching adults to read

United Kingdom, 1977
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Johnny can learn to read

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Skippy and the 3 RRR's

United States, 1953
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Getting ready to read (TEFC)

United Kingdom, 1973
Similarity: 69%

The Desire to read

United States, 1972
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Books and Stories

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How do you read?

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Reading maps

United States, 1955
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Reading is....

United States, 1983
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How effective is your reading?

United States, 1951
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