What is Literacy Theory?

 
Literacy theory I believe is the explanation of how people become literate, the journey they take and the people who help them on their way-- people Brandt calls sponsors. Before going to school there are things people are exposed to that start their literacy journey. I believe that as a youngster I wasn't  exposed very much to books, until I started school. I learned my ABC's in kindergarden and how to spell my name. I actually had lots of trouble with books until I suddenly became very good. With the help of great teachers.  Brandt says literacy sponsors are people who help an individual in their literacy journey, teachers, parents, the government can all be sponsors. There is a reward attached to being a sponsor. For example the government as an interest in a literate populous.