Children's Literacy Network

"Children’s literacy is the building block to future educational growth. Children’s Literacy Network provides literacy programs throughout Washtenaw county. CLN works to engage students in programs that both promote literacy and build life-long readers. "

Have you purchased your tickets for A Night for the Books 2022 yet? We're so excited that River Raisin will be providing two new specialty cocktails again at our event! But this year, the flavors will have to stay a mystery! Purchase your tickets here: eleoonline.net/Pages/WebForms…

We would like to invite you to CLN's brand new website! We're so excited to showcase all of our innovative programs in this new space. Thank you to One More Minute Creative for all of your hard work! Check out our new website by clicking the link: childrensliteracynetwork.org

Meet Laura, "Literacy is so important to many aspects of our lives, and I think we can start to take it for granted. CLN is reaching into the communities that need direct support. I've never met another organization that has such a clear picture of the impact they are making!"

Mystery awaits you at A Night for the Books 2022! Come out to the Valley at Frutig Farms on August 4th, for a night of mystery and intrigue. Buy your tickets now, by following this link: eleoonline.net/Pages/WebForms…

"CLN provide help create and foster the love of reading. I enjoy being involved to support the mission of encouraging the love of reading. I first got involved with CLN to support the work of getting books in the hands of children that may not have the same opportunity.”

Fill your summer with reading! These are titles that CLN loves. Comment below with your favorite!

Back by popular demand, Skosh will be catering our annual event, A Night for the Books, again this year! Take a look at the delicious treats from last year, and mark your calendars for August 4th - The Valley @ Frutig Farms 7650 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

There is nothing better than a buddy to read with! #childrensliteracy #nonprofitorganization #discoverannarbor #childrenseducation

CLN is launching a #lunchandlearn series and would love to invite anyone interested to schedule a time and talk with your employees about volunteer opportunities. This can be done in person or via Zoom. If you have any questions, please email Derra Clark & Sarah Ellis-Senseney!

Visit us on May 18th! We have a booth at the up-and-coming Ann Arbor Farmers Market. We're prepared for you to stop by, discover, and see how you can help CLN now and in the future.

We're still so honored to have guests from BookPALS! Ryan Johnson of Estabrook and Cate Opfermann of Pittsfield read the parts of the title characters, Bird and Squirrel, from the hilarious and fun Bird and Squirrel: On Fire during our storytime portion of the event!

Last call! Tonight at Erractic Ale Co, CLN will be there to chat about our organization! Along with some new food plans from @chutneycat313 ! Also Lost in Translation - Blonde Ale will be served, and the beer that you purchase will support us. See you then!

Let's all congratulate these second graders for another successful year of BookPALS! Yesterday and Monday, we got the chance to celebrate with our amazing readers. Then, we did a scavenger hunt, made our own fidgets, and ended the night by making cards for teachers!

Mark those calendars! CLN invites you to our Erratic Ale Event which includes $2 pints from Erratic Ale Co. & delicious pizza from @PizzaPazza16 on May 6th, 5-8pm. Don’t miss it!

CLN would love to hear what your favorite poems are! The first three people who comment with a line from their favorite poem will win a free children's book!

Happy National Poetry Month! Want to try an easy poetry activity at home? Write your child's name vertically down a blank piece of paper and encourage them to write a poem using the letters in their name! #CLNactivites

HUGE shoutout to Sarah Ellis-Senseney, CLN program coordinator, who began her new role in December. Sarah has been doing amazing work with the volunteers, students, and their parents! BookPALS success this year is due in large part to her tremendous efforts!

Happy Earth Day from CLN. 🌎 Here are some earth-worthy books to celebrate the day! #childrensbooks #childrensliteracy #earthday #nonprofit #literacymatters

That’s right! BookPALS is in-person again! Just this past Monday our amazing volunteers encouraged 2nd graders while they read! #childrensliteracy#bookpals #nonprofit#childrensbooks