We have long taken pride in building communities and supporting those without access to fair education opportunities. In the wake of the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, … Read More
Engaging Readers Through E-Books
WITS’ mission is to help students develop a love of reading by providing engaging, relevant books to students across Chicago. With schools and libraries closed, there are many ways to … Read More
Ana Porta’s “Books That Shaped You” At Ages 5-10-15-20
Inspired by Pitchfork’s 5-10-15-20 feature, we asked the WITS staff to talk about the books that shaped them as they grew up. From Kindergarten favorites to the novels that got … Read More
What’s In This Year’s WITSummer Books Bag?
Each year WITS gives every student in our one-on-one mentor programs a set of brand-new books. This is year is no different. In fact, children having access to books at … Read More
Annie Kennedy’s “Books That Shaped You” At Ages 5-10-15-20
Inspired by Pitchfork’s 5-10-15-20 feature, we asked the WITS staff to talk about the books that shaped them as they grew up. From Kindergarten favorites to the novels that got … Read More
Sara Martinez’s “Books That Shaped You” At Ages 5-10-15-20
Inspired by Pitchfork’s 5-10-15-20 feature, we asked the WITS staff to talk about the books that shaped them as they grew up. From Kindergarten favorites to the novels that got … Read More
Jesse Altman’s “Books That Shaped You” at ages 5-10-15-20
Inspired by Pitchfork’s 5-10-15-20 feature, we asked the WITS staff to talk about the books that shaped them as they grew up. From Kindergarten favorites to the novels that got us … Read More
Kristen Strobbe’s “Books That Shaped You” At Ages 5-10-15-20
Inspired by Pitchfork’s 5-10-15-20 feature, we asked the WITS staff to talk about the books that shaped them as they grew up. From Kindergarten favorites to the novels that got … Read More
Ellen Werner’s “Books That Shaped You” At Ages 5-10-15-20
Inspired by Pitchfork’s 5-10-15-20 feature, we asked the WITS staff to talk about the books that shaped them as they grew up. From Kindergarten favorites to the novels that got … Read More
Tra’Lisha Renteria’s “Books That Shaped You” At Ages 5-10-15-20
Inspired by Pitchfork’s 5-10-15-20 feature, we asked the WITS staff to talk about the books that shaped them as they grew up. From Kindergarten favorites to the novels that got … Read More