Asil Greer News Today

Decorating SEPTA with reading material is the latest push from organizations in the city to increase early literacy.

PHILADELPHIA -- "You see this right here? No bullying, be kind, and have fun," said Asil Greer while reading one of his favorite books. It wasnt the classic "Green Eggs and Ham" or "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." This particular book had Asils name on the front cover. "Reading is my superpower," he continued reading from the colorful pages. Asil, 7, is a 2nd-grade student at Lotus Academy in Philadelphia. When hes not studying fractions and times tables, hes busy writing his own books and encour...