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Get Lit!
Literacy Through Storytelling

The Chicago LIT Collective uses storytelling, creativity, and culture to increase literacy, empower youth, and spark entrepreneurship in Chicago and beyond.

LIT stands for Literacy

We teach literacy through storytelling using the 7 elements of Literacy:

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Listening

02

Speaking

03

Reading

04

Creativity

05

Writing

06

Technology

07

Viewing

ABOUT

A Sneak Peak at Getting LIT

Our high-energy Pitch Storytelling Workshop teaches youth storytelling to craft compelling pitches, utilizing technology and AI to embrace their inner entrepreneur and explore future career paths.

OUR IMPACT

Literacy That Moves Culture

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Launched in 2024 with support from Chicago Community Trust

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Hosted the first Pitch Storytelling Competition in 2024

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Produced Children's Pop Session at the Chicago Field Museum

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“My child found confidence in their voice for the first time.”

Parent

“This program made reading and writing fun.”

Student

“CHI LIT brings literacy to life.”

Community Partner

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OUR PARTNERS

Ready to Get LIT?

Let's bring literacy, storytelling, and creativity to your school, organization, or program.

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