Building Literacy in the Lower 9th Ward
During June of 2011, through the initiative of our student Anthony Johnson, New Orleans Liberation Academy engaged in partnership with ATD Fourth World Movement, the Backyard Gardeners Network and Jude's Grove to develop the Lower 9th Ward Street Library to support intergenerational literacy and offer opportunities for rigorous, thought-provoking, value-centered humanities experiences for children and their families. Our format is simple, colorful blankets on picnic tables in the garden, story telling, independent and group reading, art projects and gardening activities for neighborhood children, youth and families.
We are excited for the opportunity to expand the Lower 9th Ward Street Library with the potential support of the
We are excited for the opportunity to expand the Lower 9th Ward Street Library with the potential support of the
