Literacy Chicago – Folklore & Literacy

“That Time When Reading Against the Odds Book Discussion Group Tackled The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Leslie Reese / 19 Comments

Because tonight is the HBO premiere of the movie “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” -featuring Oprah Winfrey as Henrietta’s daughter, Deborah Lacks –...

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Literacy Feature: Laura Tilsner and Working In The Schools (WITS)

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Leslie Reese / 9 Comments

In my years as a proponent of literacy and creative self-expression through writing and the arts, I’ve continued to learn a lot and be inspired by a world...