World Literacy Foundation welcomes Iyanna Wilson

By Darryn Keneally The World Literacy Foundation announced that Iyanna Wilson is a Youth Ambassador for 2024. She will serve as a local advocate, aiming to increase education and community awareness about the importance of reading and writing and lift literacy rates in Cincinnati.  Wilson will join a global group of 15 to 25-year-olds from 40 countries who are striving to improve literacy outcomes for disadvantaged children who struggle to read.  Wilson, a spirited 16-year-old with a deep love for reading and aspirations to become a journalist, embodies a strong commitment to literacy and community engagement. From a young age, she immersed herself in books, maintaining a book blog where she rates and reviews books and interviews authors to delve deeper into their literary worlds. Currently working on her first novel, Wilson recently organized a successful book drive at two local elementary schools, highlighting her dedication to promoting literacy among younger generations.  Driven by her passion for literature and community service, Wilson is drawn to the WLF ambassadorship because of its alignment with her core values and aspirations. In an era dominated by technology, she recognizes children’s declining interest in reading as a pressing issue that requires attention and action....