“I wanted to thank you for having this program. My child absolutely loves his Wednesdays after school. He’s excited each and every week. My husband and I are very pleased that he’s so happy and has found some interest in something besides his iPad. So thank you.”

-Lisa, Parent

“Thank you so much for this wonderful experience. My daughter loved it and looked forward to this class every Tuesday.”

-ARTSiE Parent

“My child believes in herself.  Since my daughter has participated in the program, her self confidence and willingness to participate has soared.  She's like another kid.”

— ARTSiE Parent

“Something wonderful happened. Victor read How the Grinch Who Stole Christmas out loud [us]. First- yes first!- time he has done that. He has gained confidence from reading out loud in literacy program.”

-Marty, Parent

“I am more than pleased with how [Literacy through the Arts] serves the community, reaching all of the youth. It’s a source of pride and enrichment for Hanover Park and the neighboring suburbs.”

— Mayor Rod Craig of Hanover Park, IL

"It means a lot to us as parents that she is learning something that she can use later on in life to be healthy. It's also been a great way to keep her busy this summer. The zoom dance and yoga has been great keeping her physically active as well. We definitely recommend this program to anyone that has young children." 

— Shelley Wilson, Parent

“Now I see how much my daughter appreciates reading. She now prefers reading a book rather than watching TV.”

— Shanelle Davis, Parent

“Partnerships in education are really important. There are so many demands on a school district. Trying to meet the needs of all of our students; we simply don’t have the resources to do this alone.”

— Michael Connelly, Superintendent Kenneyvile School District 20

“I am so glad for the Literacy through the Arts Summer Camp, this summer especially …  this [2020] has been a rough year.””

— Michelle Colon, Parent