2022 Freedom Through Literacy Award Winners Announced
2022 FREEDOM THROUGH LITERACY AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT!
Jamaica, NY Educator and a Municipal Librarian in Romania Captured Top Awards
2022 Freedom Through Literacy Award Winners Announced Press Release
Judith’s Reading Room dedicated its 103rd library today at Jabulani Community Center in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. This custom library contains books designed for teenagers and adults who, for whatever reason, find themselves grown but not fully literate.cation can donate a book or two at checkout for a child in need and forever change that child’s life.
2022 Freedom Through Literacy Award!
Announcement of 2022 Champions of Literacy COMING SOON!
Judith’s Reading Room is eagerly awaiting the announcement of the 8th annual Freedom Through Literacy Awards. Deadline for submissions was July 1. Winners will be announced end-July and will be honored at an exclusive online event Sunday, September 18.
2022 Freedom Through Literacy Award!
Seeking Champions of Literacy – Judith’s Reading Room is pleased to announce its 8th annual Freedom Through Literacy Awards. There is no cost to apply and it is open to champions of literacy from around the world. Deadline for submissions is July 1.
2022 Freedom Through Literacy Award Announced
Judith’s Reading Room dedicated its 103rd library today at Jabulani Community Center in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. This custom library contains books designed for teenagers and adults who, for whatever reason, find themselves grown but not fully literate.cation can donate a book or two at checkout for a child in need and forever change that child’s life.
GRAND PRIZE – 2021 Freedom Through Literacy
Grand Prize Award – $2,500 Angela Chalkiopoulou, “Alice in Writer’s Land”LIMASSOL, CYPRUS Writing, dancing, drawing, prancing… these are just a few activities you might see in educator Angela Chalkiopoulou’s classroom. Using the power of creativity and inquiry, Ms. Chalkiopoulou’s Alice in Writer’s Land project helps foster both a sense of wonder and resilience in the…
Board Option Award-Sue Goatley-2021 Freedom Through Literacy
Board Option Award – $400 Sue Goatley – “Jabulani Community Literacy Programme”ZAMBEZI REGION, VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE Often times, a student without the proper support early in their schooling, may struggle to obtain the foundational literacy skills to advance their formal education. Sue Goatley, with her organization Children in the Wilderness, established an after school community…
Board Option Award-Derek Witmer-2021 Freedom Through Literacy
Board Option Award – $300 Derek Witmer – “Diversity and Inclusion Library”HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Second grade teacher Derek Witmer’s care and attention for honoring his students and their experiences has led to the creation of a curated library of books addressing important topics such as general diversity, acceptance, gender identity,and familial make ups. In recognition of…
Board Option Award-Lisa Gerard-2021 Freedom Through Literacy
Board Option Award – $300 Lisa Gerard – “Little Read Wagon”NORMAN, OKLAHOMA Tackling communities with “book deserts” in the town of Norman,Oklahoma, Lisa Gerard began a mini library at a local laundromat in 2020. From there, the reading ball started rolling!Since that laundromat library, Lisa has added a lending library and a volunteer program in…
Honorable Mentions-2021 Freedom Through Literacy
Honorable Mentions Lisette Caesar – “Mirroring Our KidsEAST HARLEM, NEW YORKLisette’s steadfast efforts to create libraries that reflect her students and their lives earns her an Honorable Mention. CBS NY clip on Lisette Caesar’s “brainchild” Book Vending Machine at Mosaic Prep Academy in NY Simon Ke – “Mobile Library Project”SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA We honor Simon…