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 the WITS program library. 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!
82% of CPS elementary schools do not have a functioning library. Librarians are found in just 10% of classrooms in primarily Black schools and 21% in Latinx schools.
Only 26% of CPS students met or exceeded reading standards in 2023, down slightly from 2019. In a school district where 71% of students are from low-income families and 88% are minorities, CPS students are exponentially challenged in reaching their full potential.
61% of low-income families have no age-appropriate children’s books at home.
WITS Summer Books Celebration
Join the WITS Associates Board for our WITS Summer Books celebration event at Parson's Chicken & Fish in Lincoln Park for an evening of delicious food, raffle prizes, and a strong community of those who love and support WITS.
This event is free, and 15% of all food and drink purchased supports WITS literacy programs and books for students' homes and classrooms libraries.
You can be sure to expect some fun prizes and surprises! You can register to attend below.
Parson's Chicken & Fish - Lincoln Park
2435 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL
60614
Wednesday, June 26
5 pm - 8 pm
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
