Category Archives: LitWorld

My Time in Africa

This July, I went on a literacy mission with the LitWorld team to Africa, visiting schools in Kenya. Here are some words I wrote to capture my experience. You can also find the rest of my stories, as well as … Continue reading

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LitWorld’s Annual Gala is Coming Up

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 The Metropolitan Pavilion 110 West 19th Street New York, NY 10011 6:30-9pm Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres Kindly RSVP by April 29, 2011 at litworld.org/donate ° ° ° Watch this quick Sneak Peak Video featuring the song “Whole … Continue reading

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LitWorld Creates a Global Poem for Change

Starting NOW, Midnight April First, and throughout the WHOLE MONTH OF APRIL, let’s create a Global Poem for Change, starting with this line: I send my words out into the air, listening for yours from everywhere. – Naomi Shihab Nye … Continue reading

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World Read Aloud Day in Times Square

Yesterday, on March 9, 2011 World Read Aloud Day was celebrated in more than 50 countries all over the world. I celebrated the day in New York City with LitWorld staff members and great friends. Among many events happening on … Continue reading

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World Read Aloud Day 2011: Coming Up on March 9!

I am happy to announce LitWorld’s second annual World Read Aloud Day. Stay tuned to litworld.org for updates on our plans leading up to the big day on March 9, and for tips and resources so we can help you … Continue reading

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