Chicago's highest literacy needs are on the far South and West side, but most literacy programs are located further north.

Gemma's Open Door Series publishes books specifically targeted to adults who are learning to read. The books are small enough to fit into a big coat pocket and touch on themes from addiction to family life and more.

Front and Center is highlighting writing from literacy organizations around the city as we lead up to the new literacy series.

WBEZ’s Front and Center project will be launching a series about literacy in late May. We are highlighting writing from organizations around the city as we lead up to the series.

Leading up to our literacy series, we will be featuring writing from literacy organizations around the city. This first hilarious piece comes from Barrel of Monkeys.

The Great Lakes region has always been defined by water.  Early manufacturing settled along the lake shore because water was essential for production and transportation.

 If you walked into a coffee shop on Tuesday afternoon ten-years ago, you might ask, “Who are all these people who don’t work?” But if you walk in to that same coffee shop today, you’ll likely witness a sea of people hunched over their laptops and typing.