“Freedom Through Literacy”
Est. 2010 in memory of Judith F. Krug
Basarat and Alif Laila Society, Freedom Through Literacy 2015 grand prize winner, continues her project in Pakistan. She just sent us some fantastic new photos! Basarat believes that by providing access to quality literature, in a country that spends less than 2% on education, will inspire life-long learners and, most importantly, develop positive attitudes so…
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Cathy Leiber www.JudithsReadingRoom.org 2018 Freedom Through Literacy Award Winners Announced Local Champions of Literacy Dominate This Year’s Awards July 30, 2018 — Lehigh Valley, Pa. — Judith’s Reading Room proudly announces this year’s Top Prize winner of its Freedom Through Literacy Award is the Macungie, Pa Willow Lane Elementary teaching duo…
Judith’s Reading Room VOLUNTEER, Christopher Dew, received his Eagle Scout award today. His project, establishing a library at Lehigh Valley H. O. P. E., was inspired by his volunteer work at Judith’s Reading Room. Lisa Boscola, PA STATE SENATOR, honored his achievement. Christopher Dew, one of just 4% of all scouts who achieve the hard-earned…
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…
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…