Mission Statement

Hello 

Asil Greer is an 8 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”. Asil will continue working on his literacy skills hopefully this summer as a re-enrolled student of the Freedom School Literacy Academy. His positive experience in the program is one that he cherishes and would like to continue for more summers to come.