Literacy Events
These connections cultivate literacy in the community. We believe that ANY moment CAN be a literacy moment!
Your Story Represented
In partnership with SCBWI-MI Equity and Inclusion Team families learned about Elizabeth Denison Forth, first black property owner in Pontiac, Michigan through a mural created by Zach Curtis in downtown Pontiac. Mrs. Forth did not learn to read and write so someone else told her story. Children learned about the value of telling your own story. After this event, 100% of the children surveyed could see themselves as author and/or illustrator.
Healthy Halloween
In partnership with Delta Dental, Children received a toothbrush, reading/brushing log, and a dentistry/halloween themed book of their choice. We Love Lit! promotes healthy oral habits–healthy students are better learners!
Did you know on average, 34 million school hours are lost each year because of unplanned emergency dental care, according to CDC?
Pontiac Farmers Market
In partnership with Pontiac READS! Families made smoothies with the Graduate Assistant of Pontiac Regional Chamber Afeez.
One Lit Summer!
In partnership with Pontiac READS! Families engaged in STEM activities making bubbles and catching fireflies. Children went home with informative/explanatory books to build knowledge from their experiences.
Summer Lit Camp
We Love Lit! Partnered with Micah 6 and Pontiac READS! To create a summer literacy program for children in the community.
