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24/09/2026
September 15th marked the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Here are some ways to celebrate!
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16/09/2026
We believe reading is the foundation on which all other learning develops. We don’t mean academics and test scores.
Reading is not innate to being human, like speaking or breathing. It requires specific teaching and brain rewiring. But when we learn how to do it well, it becomes just like breathing and speaking.
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10/09/2026
Tonight's the night!
Kick off WITS' 35th school year at Parson’s Chicken & Fish in Lincoln Park! Bring the whole family and enjoy delicious food, fun raffle prizes, and great company as we come together to support literacy.
This event is free, and 10% of all food and drink purchases will help WITS provide books for students’ home libraries, classroom libraries, and literacy programs across Chicago.
Please register below:
https://ow.ly/4kyU50ZM10V
08/09/2026
Join WITS CEO Tena Latona, Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown, and Chief Education Officer of Instruction for the Illinois State Board of Education Sydney Morris for a discussion on how a strong and supportive literacy ecosystem can build a more literate community, drive civic engagement, and lead to economic growth. The conversation will be moderated by Frank Baiocchi, Executive Director of the Hunter Family Foundation.
All are welcome! Please share with anyone who might be interested in this conversation. Everyone is required to register for the event. Please register at the link below by Wednesday, October 14:
https://ow.ly/fCNK50ZKJMF
The WITS Back to School Celebration is only one week away!
Kick off WITS' 35th school year at Parson’s Chicken & Fish in Lincoln Park! Enjoy these fun raffle prizes and great company as we come together to support literacy.
This event is free, and 10% of all food and drink purchases will help WITS provide books for students’ home libraries, classroom libraries, and literacy programs across Chicago.
Register at the link below:
https://ow.ly/bwsq50ZIYxg
Don't miss out on these amazing prizes!
Kick off WITS' 35th school year at Parson’s Chicken & Fish in Lincoln Park! Bring the whole family and enjoy delicious food, fun raffle prizes, and great company as we come together to support literacy.
This event is free, and 10% of all food and drink purchases will help WITS provide books for students’ home libraries, classroom libraries, and literacy programs across Chicago.
Please register below:
https://ow.ly/xgCP50ZHYQu
Old Yeller taught an entire generation of readers about the importance of loyalty. Where the Red Fern Grows rendered empathy and forgiveness. The audience of Because of Winn-Dixie enjoyed a heartwarming story about finding acceptance and belonging through companionship. Books about dogs serve as a timeless storytelling mechanism to teach children valuable life lessons through furry and lovable protagonists.
Celebrate National Dog Day with these 5 books you can read with a student in your life:
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24/08/2026
Here at WITS, we're all celebrating the start of the new CPS school year today!
Want to celebrate with us? Bring the whole family and kick off WITS' 35th school year at Parson’s Chicken & Fish in Lincoln Park!
Register below:
https://ow.ly/6n2J50ZBE3P
11/08/2026
Join us for a WITS Back To School Celebration at Parson’s Chicken & Fish in Lincoln Park! Enjoy delicious food, fun raffle prizes, and great company as we come together to support literacy.
This event is free, and 10% of all food and drink purchases will help WITS provide books for students’ home libraries, classroom libraries, and literacy programs across Chicago.
Please register below:
https://ow.ly/QmzF50ZyHpc
09/08/2026
Happy National Book Lovers Day!
What's your favorite book? What have you been reading? Sound off in the comments below.
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