I’ve lived in the Midwest for most of my life. That’s over 30 years of Chicago winters that I’ve sledded down, lost my gloves in, and shoveled myself out of. … Read More
Black History Month 2023: Readings and Resources
WITS celebrates and uplifts the voices of Black authors and creators year-round. In honor of Black History Month (BHM) 2022, here is a list of readings, resources, and ways to … Read More
Happy Holidays from WITS!
WITS is officially closed for Winter Break and will reopen on January 4, 2022. During the time off, we here at WITS do a lot of reading! We want to … Read More
Crossword Puzzle Day
If you are an avid newspaper reader, after reading the news you might find yourself craving a good brain tease. One popular brain tease in newspapers is crossword puzzles. When … Read More
WITS Staff’s Earliest Reading Memories
Anniversaries are natural opportunities to reflect. In honor of WITS turning 30, our team is taking a trip back in time and revisiting our earliest reading memories. Join us as … Read More
RLTA Remaining Readers Book Clubs
In the fall, once the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award (RLTA) Summer Institute is over and study groups begin working together, RLTA Awardees can carve time out of their busy schedules … Read More
Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month. The Library of Congress site is a great starting point for finding virtual events, online art exhibitions, and classroom resources. Native American Heritage … Read More
October is National Cookbook Month!
Fall is a great time to expand your cooking repertoire as the season changes. Autumn, Fall Festivals, and Halloween are all great occasions to celebrate – but what about observing … Read More
Celebrating the Halloween Season with WITS!
The Halloween season is upon us and I am excited to share some literary-inspired ways to celebrate the day. Whether you’re fretting over costume ideas or hoping to stay cozy … Read More
Banned Books Week 2021: Books Unite Us, Censorship Divides Us
Banned Books Week is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. The theme of 2021’s Banned Books Week, observed September 26 – October 2, is “Books Unite Us, Censorship … Read More
