Join us for the last event in the WLC + Politics and Prose Bookstore Author Series: Sunday, June 27th at 5pm. Kim Addonizio, David Keplinger, and J. Gary Lemons will present their newest work at P&P's Summer Poetry Spotlight. For more info and to register for a free ticket, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../pp-live-summer-poetry... #politicsprose #WashLit #WhereLivesChange #AdultLiteracy #poetry

Amazon Smile is a free program offered by Amazon to support nonprofits. Amazon will automatically donate .5% of every purchase to Washington Literacy Center when you use the Amazon Smile app or website as a Prime member (including trial members). Shop on Prime Days, June 21-22, and make sure to use Amazon Smile and select Washington Literacy Center as your charity of choice! Shop here.

Please check out the latest edition of our “GET LIT” Newsletter - Spring 2021. This edition focuses on volunteering and its importance to WLC. We highlight former board member and gift wrap organizer Janet Hodur. Over the years, Janet has been a strong supporter of WLC. Her leadership of the WLC Politics and Prose and Gift Wrap is invaluable. Check out her cover story, “The Queen of Wrap”. We also call your attention to the story about Anthonay Brown, a former student of one

The Washington Literacy Center is pleased to welcome DC native Terrell Danley, Jr., as the new Associate Director of Education and Training. In this role, Terrell will be responsible for creating, leading, sustaining, and growing WLC academic and training programs, in addition to supporting instructors in the research and development of innovative curricula and programs. Terrell’s journey to WLC was fueled by his passion for food and urban adult education. As a twenty-five-ye

Next up in the WLC + Politics and Prose Bookstore Author Series: On Wednesday, June 9th at 6pm. Adam Rothman and Elsa Barraza Mendoza — Facing Georgetown's History: A Reader on Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation - with Lauret Savoy. These essays, articles, and documents introduce readers to the history of Georgetown's involvement in slavery and recent efforts to confront this troubling past. For more info and to register for a free ticket, click here. #politicsprose #WashLit

I am very saddened to share the news of the passing of James Russell Lightner, who worked as the bookkeeper and finance advisor for the Washington Literacy Center for more than eight years. James strongly believed in the mission of WLC, and staff, students, and board members would all agree that James was the backbone of WLC. James started working at WLC in 2010 and quickly brought organization, structure, and much-needed solutions to complicated problems. Over the years,