Literature for All of Us

Leading trauma-informed book groups for 23 years. We activate healing spaces for readers and writers across Chicagoland.

[Literature for All of Us @LitforAll]

Sadly, Literature for All of Us is taking an extended pause due to the impact of Covid-19 on our fundraising and programming. Please see the statement from the Board, and stay tuned for updates. Thank you deeply to all staff and supporters. https://t.co/6foLq5aXOV

[josé olivarez @_joseolivarez]

happy friday to everyone who thought yesterday was friday 😭😅

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Today we talked about 'alternate names for black boys' by
@Danez_Smif, and
- how poetry can honor the ones we've lost
- our systems of inequality and police brutality
- finding joy in claiming ourselves honestly & openly

Watch: https://t.co/PRYyXqxoHf

#NationalPoetryMonth

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In honor of #nationalpoetrymonth, we're bringing back our #poetryhappyhour!

Starting TODAY, our Book Group Leaders will be reading their favorite poems - and originals - over on #igtv. Grab a beverage and tune in at 4pm CST each day: https://t.co/a6N1JZBXpT

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We're honored to be part of this tribute to the one and only #SandraCisneros! Sandra will receive the Fuller Award for her lifetime contribution to literature, presented by @ChicagoLitHoF, in partnership w/ @chipublib @ExploreNMMA @AWMuseum & more.

RSVP: https://t.co/IPDfYXK6mJ

[Chicago Literary HoF @ChicagoLitHoF]

The Fuller Award Ceremony, honoring Sandra Cisneros, is in less than three weeks! Are you following our co-presenters?

@chipublib
@AWMuseum
@ExploreNMMA

Don't forget to RSVP for the event, which will be held virtually on March 13 at 7pm: https://t.co/0F0llORZ1z

[L.A. Public Library @LAPublicLibrary]

How it started How it's going

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Just posted a photo @ Chicago, Illinois https://t.co/mFpjYuOZtY

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Yesterday was an incredible show of solidarity for our work & the participants across Chicago who benefit from it. To all who donated for #GivingTuesday, THANK YOU!

Can you take a moment to help us reach the $10,000 mark? We're so close! https://t.co/RT95pg8Ilv

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All right! We're at an incredible $4,513 in #GivingTuesday donations today going towards books, tech, art supplies, and more. THANK YOU!!

Can you or a friend help get us to $5,000? Remember, all donations before midnight will be DOUBLED.

https://t.co/RT95pg8Ilv

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#GivingTuesday is here! Now more than ever, @LitForAll programs & participants need your support. And thanks to a generous supporter, every donation will be matched 2:1 today, up to $2500! https://t.co/MQ2tzFIxJs

[GivingTuesday @GivingTuesday]

What makes December 1 different from any other day? You.

Join us this Tuesday, for the world's largest generosity movement. #GivingTuesday

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On our minds today and every day. #LiteratureforJustice

[National Book Foundation @nationalbook]

We're honored to share the 2020-2021 Literature for Justice Reading List https://t.co/vFUVHVisV4

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#ICYMI #chicagojobs #chicago

Applications are due September 15: https://t.co/CI5DOWFi5u

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#NowHiring

We're looking for a full-time Program Director!

☑️ deep love for literature
☑️ an understanding of trauma-informed practices
☑️ the passion to build upon our 23-year foundation

Know someone who might be a good fit?

Read more: https://t.co/CI5DOWFi5u

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Check it out! Yesterday Faith, one of our Book Group Leaders, had the chance to interview renowned author @nikkigrimes9 for @chipublib. Stay for the amazing story about her first mentor, #JamesBaldwin!

Watch it here: https://t.co/z0r2ql2aXm

[YOUmedia @YOUmediaChicago]

Nikki Grimes has published over 40 books of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. We're gonna #SpeakOnIt this Wednesday with her at 4pm!

Tune in at https://t.co/d3iFpmvkI0

@nikkigrimes9 @chipublib #AuthorChat #TeenLit #Chicago

[Literature for All of Us @LitforAll]

#NowHiring

We're looking for a full-time Program Director!

☑️ deep love for literature
☑️ an understanding of trauma-informed practices
☑️ the passion to build upon our 23-year foundation

Know someone who might be a good fit?

Read more: https://t.co/CI5DOWFi5u

[Literature for All of Us @LitforAll]

Thanks so much to all who contributed to @ChicagoSF2020! With the semester about to start, those funds are going straight to work. We're really grateful for the support.

@ChicagoNorthRWA

[Pamala Knight @pamalaknight]

Thanks to everyone who donated or bid on items or bought raffle tickets for the @ChicagoSF2020 silent auction. Because of you we raised over $2800 for @LitforAll @ChicagoNorthRWA #CNSF20 #farflungspringfling

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We did it 💪 - https://t.co/Azu59oiJhD

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Video: For #pridemonth, we're talking about #AudreLorde's poetry collection "Our Dead Behind Us" and how it addresses the quiet and loud forms of racism & discrimination.

▶️ Tune in on #IGTV~ https://t.co/gbEv79uRl7

#blackwriters #queerwriters #poetrycollection

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In love and solidarity with our friends, families, neighbors, and selves. Throughout the week, we'll be sharing words and resources.

#blacklivesmatter #blackeverythingmatters
#chicago #chicagoprotest #youth