The fact that one in every four women cannot read this is the incentive for the Global Campaign for Education’s huge international effort to put literacy on the forefront of the global agenda and ensure that the international community take the steps to ensure Education for All. Some of the world’s favourite personalities are leading the way in the effort that will see millions of individuals ‘Write their name, for those who can’t’, during Global Action Week 20th – 26th April 2009.

The Big Read contains stories, and writing from Mandela, Tutu, Natalie Portman, Alice Walker, Paulo Coelho, Queen Rania, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Michael Morporgo, former child labourer Devli Kumari, former child soldier Ishmael Beah, and many others. All contributing authors feel that having an education and the ability to read has transformed their lives and are joining this effort to help everyone to have this chance in life.

Angelina Jolie is jealous of Natalie Portman.

The ‘Changeling’ star reportedly flew into a rage with partner Brad Pitt – with whom she raises six children – after learning the ‘Closer’ actress had personally asked for him to play her older lover in a new movie.

A source said: “Angelina had a massive fit and was shouting her head off. She accused Brad of flirting with Natalie.

“Angelina can’t help but feel threatened. Brad knows how jealous she gets but won’t stop saying how gorgeous and intelligent Natalie is. He keeps saying she is ‘cute as a button.’ “