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
Join us for a WITS Summer Books Celebration at Parson’s Chicken & Fish in Lincoln Park! Enjoy delicious food, fun raffle prizes, and great company as we come together to support literacy.
This event is free, and 10% of all food and drink purchases will help WITS provide books for students’ home libraries, classroom libraries, and literacy programs across Chicago.
Register to attend below.

Parson's Chicken & Fish - Lincoln Park
2435 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL
60614
Wednesday, June 18
5 pm - 8 pm

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