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Links to Community Literacy Centers and Literacy Projects
Community Literacy Center Sites
There are many great organizations like us working to improve literacy through reading, writing, publishing, community activism, and other activities. Check out these links to see what is going on in the literacy world!
826 Valencia
This innovative literacy organization is run by popular new author, Dave Eggers, and devoted to helping children ages 8-18 "in the realm of creative writing, expository writing, or English as a second language." 826 Valencia is tucked conveniently behind San Francisco's very own Pirate Supplies Store. Offering a variety of goods including message bottles, pirate dice and designer glass eyes; all Pirate booty is donated to the writing center. Be sure to visit the 826 National Links and check out 826NYC, 826LA, 826 Seattle, 826CHI, and 826 Michigan branches.
Arizona Literacy and Learning Center
The Arizona Literacy and Learning Center's mission is to improve literacy in Arizona "by providing comprehensive research based screenings, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with speech/language and reading disabilities, training for professionals along with promoting family and community awareness programs."
BoulderReads!
BoulderReads! is devoted to helping "people discover the power and joy of reading" in the Boulder area. Their services include adult library tutoring, literacy tutoring at Boulder County Jail, "reading buddies," family literacy programs, and other literacy workshops.
The Center for Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee
The Center for Literacy Studies at the University of Tennessee "strengthens adult literacy education in order to equip adults with the knowledge and skills they need to be lifelong learners and effective members of their families, communities and workplaces."
The Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication
This online information repository of Indiana University's School of Education provides "educational materials, services, and coursework to everyone interested in the language arts."
DC Writers Corps
http://www.dcwriterscorps.org/
DC Writers Corps is a community service organization whose mission is "to use the reading, writing, and performance of literature and media arts to get DCPS [Washington DC Public School] students to read and write beyond the classroom." They host teen poetry slams, writing workshops and performances, radio shows, after school writing clubs, and other innovative projects designed to bring poetry to youth and the public.
Intergenerational Literacy Project: Boston University
http://www.bu.edu/education/ilp/
Boston University's Intergenerational Literacy Project provides adult and child literacy improvement programs in order to "accomplish the general goal of supporting families in working with their children, both to attain the instructional objectives of the schools and to reinforce positive attitudes toward education."
International Street Papers Association
http://www.bigissue.com/intl.html
International Street Papers Association could be categorized as a "literacy for social justice" project. Their main mission is to "empower people;" specifically, the homeless and socially excluded people, "to change their own lives." The homeless are employed to sell the publication and all profits are used to assist the homeless.
Literacy Initiative: University of Minnesota
http://www.literacy.umn.edu/about.html
The Literacy Initiative of The University of Minnesota is focused primarily on improving the literacy of children especially through reading. They organize tutoring initiatives such as "America Reads," "Project Reads," "Reach Out and Read," and "Rise and Read." Additionally, the organize focus groups and panels to discuss methods of improving child literacy in school districts, at home, and elsewhere.
The Spot Denver Youth Literacy program
The Spot Youth Literacy program provides a safe, free, fun environment for high-risk youth in Denver. Activities at the center are focused chiefly on creativity, and they promote art, music, and writing among their clientele. They also make efforts to bring those talents to the community via murals, publications, music recordings, and other creations. They also offer GED classes and other vocational training.
University of Southern California Literacy Education Program
http://www.usc.edu/neighborhoods/community/programs/literacy
USC's Literacy Education Program organizes several projects that promote literacy in the Los Angeles area. Tutors volunteer their time in schools, in the home, and at various book clubs and forums to improve literacy especially among underserved youth.
Writers Corps project
http://www.sfartscommission.org/WC/
The San Fransisco Arts Commission's Writers Corps project works with underserved youth populations "to transform and strengthen individuals and communities through the written and spoken word." They host workshops, create publications, and work to create awareness of their participants' lives.
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Community Writing Resources
Salt Lake Community Writing Center
http://www.slcc.edu/wc/community/index.html
The Salt Lake Community Writing Center works with the Salt Lake Community College to "promote the improvement of writing abilities for personal, economic and social goals." They organize outreach programs and create networks among Salt Lake City's educational providers to improve individual literacy.
Adult Literacy & Technology Network
The Adult Literacy & Technology Network's mission is to "provide leadership in the application and use of technology to enhance international adult literacy by means of conferences, training, technical assistance and communication media."
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Teen Writing Resources
Speak Up Teen Writing Project
The Speak Up Teen Writing Project publishes a literary journal of writing by young adults. Their website also includes many links for teen writers.
Teen Ink Magazine
Teen Ink is a "national teen magazine, book series, and website devoted entirely to teenage writing and art" supported by the Young Authors Foundation, which is "devoted to helping teens share their own voices, while developing reading, writing, creative and critical-thinking skills."
Teen Voices Magazine
Teen Voices Magazine is "written by, for and about teenage and adult young women" and focuses on equality, activism, and unity.
Tolerance.org Publishing Opportunities
http://tolerance.org/teens/index.jsp
Tolerance.org "is a principal online destination for people interested in dismantling bigotry and creating, in hate's stead, communities that value diversity." Their publications print essays, fiction, poetry, and other submissions about personal experience with social boundaries.
WireTap magazine
http://www.alternet.org/wiretapmag/about.html
WireTap magazine is an "independent information source by and for socially conscious youth." They "showcase investigative news articles, personal essays and opinions, artwork and activism resources that challenge stereotypes, inspire creativity, foster dialogue and give young people a voice in the media."