Letter submitted by an anonymous writer. Describes the struggles and joys of being married to an illiterate for 55 years.

Tavis Smiley of PBS Televsion, interviews John Corcoran, a national literacy advocate, and creator of a foundation, which helps tutor students

Literacy, reading and tutoring articles and books. The mission of the John Corcoran Foundation is the prevention and eradication of illiteracy in adults and children through reading, training and tutoring programs.

Article in the New York Post which calls on President Obama to address the illiteracy problem in America's public schools. Learning to read through phonics.

USA Today article detailing the call to action for literacy efforts and reading programs. K-12 schools and universities must train principals and teachers — especially new teachers — in the most up-to-date, research-based reading instruction.

Newsweek article about millions of otherwise bright children that struggle with words, but recent brain research shows there's hope - If parents and teachers know what to look for.

Radio interview with Dr. Robin Smith on Oprah and Friends. Listen to John's interview "Overcoming Illiteracy" (plus a follow-up show "Stop Hiding Secrets").

Interview from the National Institute for Literacy, Catalyst with John Corcoran, a national literacy advocate. Two U.S. presidents tapped him to serve on the National Institute for Literacy’s Advisory Board. And he’s written two books. But 22 years ago, Corcoran lived a life of secrecy and shame. He was “illiterate.”

NPR radio interview with Michel Martin. In this "Behind Closed Doors" conversation – devoted to subjects that are hard to talk about, the things we often keep hidden – John Corcoran discusses his personal story and includes suggestions for combating illiteracy.

Podcast interview on Think with Krys Boyd, KERA Radio. How important is the ability to read and write? We'll talk this hour with John Corcoran who graduated from high school and college and went on become a teacher - all while functionally illiterate.