WITS Summer Books
WITS Summer Books is an initiative that brings the WITS community together to raise funds that provide books for students' at-home libraries, teachers' classroom libraries, and WITS programs. Teams of WITS supporters unite to raise money for a Chicago elementary school.
Join a team today and be part of fostering a love of reading for Chicago students!
Sixty-one percent of low-income families have no age-appropriate children’s books at home. In a school district where 71% of students are from low-income families, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students need books for their home libraries.
WITS Summer Books Celebration

Thank you for joining us at this year's WITS Summer Books Celebration at Parson’s Chicken & Fish in Lincoln Park! If you have questions about the event, please contact Jocelyn Tenoria at jocelyn@witschicago.org.

According to data from The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), based on testing from Spring 2024, only 31% of elementary school students in Chicago Public Schools are proficient in reading.
Make a Donation
For check donations, please make payable to WITS and send to the following address: Working in the Schools: 150 N Wacker Dr Ste 1120 Chicago, IL 60606