Zhou Youguang (Chinese: 周有光; pinyin: Zhōu Yǒuguāng) was born in 1906. He was a scholar who studied economics and linguistics. The Chinese government placed him as the head of a committee tasked with increasing literacy among the population by developing a new writing system. This committee suceeded with the creation of pinyin.
“Pinyin was put into practice in 1958, the year I was born. It is still in use today. It was developed to lower illiteracy in China, and it did. I believe [the Robinson Reading System] can lower illiteracy in English speaking countries… We have one of the most opaque languages. Zhou Youguang took a completely opaque language and made it phonemically transparent. I took our opaque language and made it transparent based on the same theory. I just hope it will catch on. But we shall see.” -Martha Robinson, 2018
This November, Robinson Reading Company celebrates the birthday anniversary of beloved author Lucy Maud Montgomery (born November 30, 1874) by featuring her classic novel, Anne of Green Gables, as our Book of the Month.
Follow the adventures of Anne Shirley, a spirited red-haired orphan with an unstoppable imagination, as she finds a home at Green Gables with siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. Anne’s misadventures, strong-willed personality, and heartfelt journey of growth have made this novel a timeless favorite for readers of all ages.
Robinson Reading System® offers two versions of this beloved classic:
📖 Anne – An abridged version, made specifically for the Robinson Reading System®
📖 Anne of Green Gables – An unabridged original with the Robinson code.
No matter which version you choose, Anne of Green Gables is sure to inspire and delight your student!
