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Home » Literacy

Tag: Literacy

Posted inNews & Politics

A literary mission

by Erin McGroarty October 5, 2022October 10, 2022

Chicago Books to Women in Prison partners with Women & Children First to get books behind bars.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Plenty of time to consider the Times

by Michael Miner January 2, 2014August 18, 2021

As the New York Times has shown of late, there are errors and there are errors.

Posted inBlogs

Poor Richard’s sister: Jane Franklin’s Book of Ages

by Aimee Levitt November 29, 2013August 19, 2021

Jill Lepore’s latest biography tells the story of the life of an ordinary 18th-century woman who happened to be Ben Franklin’s sister.

Posted inBlogs

The Asian effect: How early in life does it start?

by Steve Bogira September 26, 2011August 19, 2021

A new study examines just how early Asian-American children start outperforming their peers, and ponders why it happens.

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Food and Drink Events

by Sam Worley September 15, 2010August 19, 2021

Picnicking on the North Shore, touring Pilsen restaurants, navigating Indian menus, and more.

Posted inBlogs

7/24 — Dragon Boat Race in Chinatown

by Robin Peterson July 23, 2010August 19, 2021

Chinatown’s 10th annual dragon boat race will take place on Sun 7/24.

Posted inBlogs

7/12-8/23 — ESL and literacy courses

by Reader staff July 11, 2008August 19, 2021

ESL and literacy courses for adults

Posted inBlogs

What does Tulsa have that Chicago doesn’t?

by Harold Henderson December 18, 2006August 19, 2021

America’s most literate cities.

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