Literacy Chicago

Have you heard the news? 👀 Literacy Chicago's annual "Spooky Sips" event is right around the corner - and tickets are selling out FAST! Grab your early-bird priced tickets while they last. 🎟️ Purchase here! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gsvYDuxn You won't want to miss this enchanting event that blends fun, fundraising, and fantastic stories, all in support of adult literacy. The highlight of the evening will be a reading by Chicago's Sara Paretsky, Writer - the international best-selling novelist whose books have been translated into over 30 languages. She is most known for V.I. Warshawski, a tough Chicago female crime-solver and detective. Paretsky is credited with transforming the role and image of women in the crime novel. "Spooky Sips" is the perfect gathering for book lovers, literacy advocates, and community members to connect, share their passion for reading, and make meaningful connections. Plus, all proceeds go directly to supporting Literacy Chicago’s vital programs, empowering adults through free educational courses and workforce training. Don’t miss out—sip, socialize, and make a difference with us! 🎃 #SpookySips #LiteracyChicago #SaraParetsky #fundraiser #LiteracyChangesLives

It’s Adult & Family Literacy Week – a perfect time to recognize the hard work of Literacy Chicago’s dedicated students and volunteers! Volunteers are the backbone of our program, helping our students learn, grow, and excel in their daily lives. But the benefits go both ways. Hear from Ann Laughlin, one of our amazing Literacy Chicago tutors, who shares why this work is so fulfilling for her. “That sense of giving really comes back to you four-fold in what you get from these wonderful students” Get involved: https://lnkd.in/guTg-MGU #AdultandFamilyLiteracyWeek #AdultLiteracy #ESL #Citizenship #GED #DigitalLiteracy

Mark your calendars: Literacy Chicago's annual "Spooky Sips" event is right around the corner! 🎃 Join us on October 23rd for this enchanting event that combines fun, fundraising, and fantastic stories - all in support of adult literacy. The highlight of the evening will be a reading by Chicago mystery writer Sara Paretsky, Writer, the international best-selling novelist whose books have been translated into over 30 languages. She is most known for V.I. Warshawski, a tough Chicago female crime-solver and detective. Paretsky is credited with transforming the role and image of women in the crime novel. "Spooky Sips" is the perfect gathering for book lovers, literacy advocates, and community members to connect, share their passion for reading, and make meaningful connections. Plus, all proceeds go directly to supporting Literacy Chicago’s vital programs, empowering adults through free educational courses and workforce training. Don’t miss out—sip, socialize, and make a difference with us! Get your tickets here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gsvYDuxn #SpookySips #LiteracyChicago #SaraParetsky #fundraiser

We look forward to seeing you tonight for this awesome event!

In his latest blog post, "Art Is Only Abandoned, Never Finished" award-winning chef and author Alan Lake reflects on his experience with unfinished projects, particularly a book of food profiles. He also writes about the importance of deadlines and the challenge of perfectionism, sharing a powerful story about Hacen - an immigrant who learned English by coming to Literacy Chicago nearly daily for a year. 🗓📚 Take a deeper dive through Alan's thoughts by checking out his "500 Words" blog series - https://lnkd.in/gRHGnRNf Thank you, Alan, for highlighting Hacen's story! #LiteracyChicago #LiteracyChangesLives #OurStoriesMatter #ESL #ChicagoAuthors

Last chance to register! Join us on Wednesday, August 7th for "Authors at Avidor," an exclusive dinner where you'll have the chance to meet multiple acclaimed authors. 📚 Five writers from the Chicagoland area will share their works during this interactive Q&A and book signing. All proceeds from the dinner will directly benefit Literary Chicago. Admission is $20 per person and advanced registration is required by tomorrow, August 2nd. Register today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g45_JA3X

#ICYMI: Join us on Wednesday, August 7th for "Authors at Avidor," an exclusive dinner where you'll have the chance to meet multiple acclaimed authors. 📚 Five writers from the Chicagoland area will share their works during this interactive Q&A and book signing. All proceeds from the dinner will directly benefit Literary Chicago. Admission is $20 per person and advanced registration is required by August 2nd. Register today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g45_JA3X

Book lovers, this one is for you! 📚 Join us on Wednesday, August 7th for "Authors at Avidor," an exclusive dinner where you'll have the chance to meet multiple acclaimed authors. Five writers from the Chicagoland area will share their works during this interactive Q&A and book signing. All proceeds from the dinner will directly benefit Literary Chicago. Admission is $20 per person and advanced registration is required by August 2nd. Register today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g45_JA3X

Book lovers, this one is for you! 📚 Join us on Wednesday, August 7th for "Authors at Avidor," an exclusive dinner where you'll have the chance to meet multiple acclaimed authors. Five writers from the Chicagoland area will share their works during this interactive Q&A and book signing. All proceeds from the dinner will directly benefit Literary Chicago. Admission is $20 per person and advanced registration is required by August 2nd. Register today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g45_JA3X

Book Lovers- today is the last Amazon Prime day to get business books for just 99 cents! Don't miss out on these great deals. Did you know you don't need a Kindle to read Kindle ebooks? It's true. You can read on your computer or using a Kindle app on your mobile device. Why am I bringing this up? Today is the last day to grab dozens of business books for only 99 cents each. Joanne Telser-Frere, our Director of Program Development, and author of 33 WAYS NOT TO SCREW UP TEACHING ADULTS TO READ, has joined dozens of business authors, and we all lowered our Kindle book price to just 99 cents each. Here are just some of the titles you can download: “Small List, Big Results: Launch a Successful Offer No Matter the Size of Your Email List” by 🥐 Robbie Samuels, MSW 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Samuels “WINX: The Problem-Solving Model to Win Exponentially with Customers, Employees and Your Bottom Line” by Irma Parone, ODCP Parone "33 WAYS NOT TO SCREW UP CYBERSECURITY" by Dawn Kristy Plus, Joanne's book: 33 WAYS NOT TO SCREW UP TEACHING ADULTS TO READ Prices will only remain low through Wednesday! Access all of these titles at https://lnkd.in/gduzchME #PrimeDaySale  #PrimeDay #Entrepreneurship  #Author #KindleSale #literacychicago #teachadultstoread