Mission Of "I Can Read So I Can Lead " Asil Greer is a 10-year-old entrepreneur from the city of Philadelphia. He is an avid reader who has made it his mission to selflessly promote the significance of reading and literacy to children of all ages around his hometown with hopes to reach children on a global scale. Asil loves to compete in oratorical competitions where he challenges himself to memorize well-known poems and verses to recite in front of large crowds. At the age of eight, he became a published author writing his first book titled I Can Read So I Can Lead that further pushed his mission to various cities and states. From working on his next book to winning oratorical contests in school Asil seems to be winning at everything in life. His mother, Mecca, dispels the notion that Asil is a model child. “I don’t expect him to be perfect. I welcome his flaws and don’t want him to come off as a great perfect kid. He has struggles too, but we embrace them. And when you embrace some of the things you see your child struggle with it only helps them become a better them”. About the Kidpreneur Asil Greer, author of “I Can Read, So I Can Lead,” was awarded the 2024 Mayor’s Youth Hero Award due to exhibiting leadership through service while promoting literacy in underserved communities. Asil and his peers have produced a commercial at Smith Memorial Playground to champion reading and entrepreneurship. When interviewing Asil, ABC 6 News journalist Matteo Iadonisi, said, “Outside their home stands an orange box labeled, "Sidewalk Library," where children can freely take a book home to read.” Asil created “I Can Read, So I Can Lead,” as a mission to emphasize leadership, bullying, and esteem in reading. Asil’s vision for literacy awareness has reached local and national communities due to his interviews with ABC 6 News and The Philadelphia Inquirer, respectively, as well as his participation in the Las Vegas Coast to Coast Children Authors Book Expo Tour. Asil Greer is a 10-year-old Philadelphia author and orator; he won second place in the 2024 Oratorical Competition at Lotus Academy. Copies of “I Can Read, So I Can Lead” can be purchased by contacting Kwaminah Greer. Avant Garde Bookstore (Atlanta, GA) honored him as the May 2024 Author of the Month after learning about his advocacy for literacy. Asil is also a Black Gala honoree (hosted by The Founders) as a result of his trailblazing efforts in the community. How You Can Support The Movement I Can Read So I Can Lead is looking to expand the love of literacy through a short film. Which is where you come in! To see the vision of our 10-year-old entrepreneur come to life we need support from generous donors like you! Our goal to cover the entire production is 10,000. Please give what you can and know that you are assisting us in growing avid readers. About The "I Can Read So I Can Lead" Short Film Logline Based on the book, I Can Read, So I Can Lead, after struggling with reading in her new school, 9-year-old Brielle uses literacy to save her school from the evil villain Dr. Analphabetic. Summary I Can Read, So I Can Read is a short film based on the book I Can Read, So I Can Lead written by Asil Greer. The story follows Brielle, the new girl at Parkside Elementary. After struggling to keep up in her reading class, Brielle finds herself bullied by the students in her new school. When Ms. Tiffany sees Brielle’s confidence in reading has disappeared, she insists Asil, the class’s book captain who holds secret superpowers in literacy, take her to the library for additional support. In the library, Brielle is introduced to the magical world of literacy, where Asil teaches Brielle how to read. On the opposite side of the galaxy, Ms. Tiffany’s evil brother, Dr. Analphabetic, is coming up with a ploy to destroy all of the books in the world to prevent children from reading, forever. After Dr. Analphabtic put a spell on Ms. Tiffany, it is up to Brielle and Asil to bring literacy back to children. In order for ICRSICL to promote literacy to boys and girls across the world, we’ll need your help! Please make all donations payable to "I Can Read So I Can Lead" C/O Asil Greer. We thank you in advance for your support! Many Thanks, I.C.R.S.I.C.L. Team
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