The only reason I picked up writing at an early age was because I had literacy advocates in my life. I did not know what those were until I was in graduate school. For graduate studies in teaching reading and writing, I was asked to write about the people that impacted my reading and writing habits. It was a powerful moment. But what is a literacy advocate, you ask? To put it simple: it is somebody who supports you reading and writing journey. In this post, we will explore the importance of literacy advocates.