Keep Snapping!: More Poetry from LAI's Book Club

Did you enjoy our last poem? Here are more videos from the Book Club Poetry Reading!

Snaps for Poetry: LAI Book Club Hosts Poetry Reading

Part of our job at Literacy Action is to expose students to different forms of learning, experiences and expression. Today, students in our Thursday Book Club read original works of poetry to their fellow classmates and guests.  Following each reading, guests were able to give feedback and ask questions about each poem.  Many of our staff was in attendance and to see the level of bravery and conviction our students possess is inspiring.

Listen to our students read their poems and let us know what you think via Facebook and Twitter!

Stay tuned for more videos!



Friends in the Community: LAI Meets with Atlanta Business League President and CEO, Leona Barr-Davenport

At Literacy Action, we believe that community partnerships and collaboration is critical to ensure that adequate services and opportunities are available to all. On November 2, 2011, LAI President and CEO, Karen Webster Parks, with LAI Board Members, Dave Peterson and James Rodgers, met with Atlanta Business League President and CEO, Leona Barr-Davenport, to discuss adult literacy and its impact on our community.

Left to right: Karen Webster Parks, Dave Peterson, Leona Barr-Davenport and James Rodgers.

Adult low-literacy does not affect one person; it impacts an entire community.  Our vision is to build better futures by teaching low-literate adults literacy and life skills, so that they are able to reach their full potential and become self-sufficient individuals, parents, employees and citizens. With community partners, we are confident that we can achieve this goal and much more.