“Freedom Through Literacy”
Est. 2010 in memory of Judith F. Krug
Dominique Zara, municipal librarian in Resita City, Romania celebrated the International Day of the book and the Day of English that took place on April 23 this year. Some children at daycare centers in the city who implemented hours of English came to the Judith’s Reading Room library to read together and enjoy the beautiful…
Cathy Leiber and Kimberly Bush made a short video sending a message to Dominique Zara, municipal librarian in Resita City, Romania in honor of International Day of the Book. Dominique celebrated the International day of the book and the Day of English that takes place on April 23 this year. Some children at daycare centers…
Judith’s Reading Room Expands Globally with Announcement of its 96th Library Mexico joins 18 other countries to open a Judith’s Reading Room Library April 16, 2018 — Lehigh Valley, Pa. Judith’s Reading Room, a non-profit organization founded in 2010 to enrich lives and societies by proactively encouraging freedom through literacy announced today…
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NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Cathy Leiber 484-661-6151 www.JudithsReadingRoom.org Judith’s Reading Room Announces Its 2018 “Freedom Through Literacy” Award Changes to the 2018 Award will encourage teachers, librarians, and authors January 29, 2018 — Lehigh Valley, Pa. Judith’s Reading Room, a non-profit literacy organization founded in 2010, is currently accepting applications for its 2018 “Freedom Through…
A new photo of children using our books at Anjali House, Cambodia. Anjali House is a local NGO that is supporting 120 students and their families through education, basic care and the arts. All the children and young adults from 5 to 19 years old come from impoverished families who can’t afford the cost of…
National Book Foundation, New York, for their 10 year old literacy project titled, “BookUp.” BookUp is a reading program that serves more than 500 middle school aged children, older teens and young adults, led by published writers in four states. Students discuss quality literature in a book club format, go on field trips to cultural…
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Cathy Leiber 484-661-6151 2017 Freedom Through Literacy Award Winners Announced July 24, 2017 — Lehigh Valley, Pa. — Judith’s Reading Room proudly announces this year’s Top Prize winner of its 3rd annual Freedom Through Literacy Award is Lisa Lucas, National Book Foundation, New York, for their 10 year old literacy project…
William Whipple, Easton, Pa, will receive $1,000 for his passionate work with TEACH Rwanda and its project called, “Stories in Kinyarwanda.” Children’s literature in Rwanda is an emerging endeavor and TEACH Rwanda is determined to improve the quality and accessibility of culturally genuine, captivating Rwandan literature for young children. TEACH Rwanda was also a Runner-Up…
This year’s Honorable Mention is awarded to The Palapa Society of Todos Santos, Mexico. Founded in 2003, this grassroots nonprofit promotes the “love of reading” and bringing literacy to communities without the means or access to books given their high cost and limited availability in Mexico. To support their children’s library, Judith’s Reading Room will…