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5 Poetry Books to Share With a Young Person in Your Life

Jessica GilliamJuly 30, 2026Book Recommendations

At WITS, we explore different poetic forms with our students and are always adding new poetry titles to our book bins. Poetry builds reading fluency, introduces figurative language, and invites … Read More

Author Christian Robinson and WITS’ Commitment to Diverse Books

Kellie RomanyMay 4, 2026Book Recommendations

Christian Robinson is an illustrator, author, animator, and designer whose creative journey began in Los Angeles. He grew up in a small apartment, using drawing to create his own space … Read More

Books For All Ages to Celebrate Earth Day

Laura Cohen & Ellen WernerApril 22, 2026Book Recommendations

Earth Day has been celebrated across the globe on April 22 since 1970. Throughout April, Chicago Public Library branches have events from craft workshops to documentary screenings to tree giveaways. … Read More

Ten New Books for Black History Month

Ellen WernerFebruary 10, 2026Book Recommendations

We are always learning along with our students at WITS! This year, we’re celebrating Black History Month by sharing ten brand-new titles with our students and our community. Learn about trailblazing Black … Read More

The Graphic Novel’s Role in Modern Literature

Sarah HealyJanuary 16, 2026Book Recommendations, Students

A forgotten yet integral part of elementary literature, graphic novels are a popular selection among WITS students. Graphic novels are often dismissed as “comic books” for kids or unworthy of being considered as a strong … Read More

Strong Girls, Bold Stories: 5 Inspiring Books for Young Female Athletes

Sarah Hoppe KnightDecember 19, 2025Book Recommendations

At WITS, we believe in the power of stories to shape how young people view themselves and the world around them. For young girls passionate about athletics, accurate and consistent … Read More

10 Books About Cooking & Food

Ellen WernerNovember 23, 2025Book Recommendations

You probably know and love Strega Nona and her bubbling pasta pot. You might remember the pea soup fog rolling in when someone read you Cloudy With a Chance of … Read More

4 Picture Books That Promote Student Confidence

Tra'Lisha RenteriaOctober 16, 2025Book Recommendations

Starting a new year of school can be a mix of excitement, anxiety, or anything in between. Whether students are returning from summer break, going to a new school, or … Read More

Finding Belonging in Books: The Importance of Literacy

Allison SwimmerJanuary 28, 2025Book Recommendations, Mission & Outcomes

After college, I taught 9th-grade English for 4 years at a charter school in New York City.  My lifetime love of learning and desire to instill that love in other … Read More

Banned Books Week: A Celebration of the Freedom to Read

Jessica GilliamSeptember 26, 2024Book Recommendations

Launched in 1982, Banned Books Week is an annual event that champions the freedom to read. Over the past 40 years, the number of banned and challenged books in libraries … Read More

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