Winnebago Area Literacy Council

08/27/2026

Last week, we had two inspiring presenters from Reach Counseling, MaryCarmen Fabian and Nora Gonzalez, who informed us about Human & Labor Trafficking 101!

They both did an amazing job explaining how we can identify human and labor trafficking, addressing common myths and misconceptions, sharing important statistics, and outlining the steps to take in case trafficking is suspected.

Thank you, Nora and MaryCarmen, for providing valuable insight on this vital subject, and thank you to everyone who was able to join us.

Don't forget, our Immigration Learning Circles take place every month! Be sure to mark your calendars for our next ILC on September 15, with speaker Micah Troedel!

Follow the link to learn more:
https://winlit.org/immigration-learning-circles/

08/25/2026

📢 Reminder: Building a Culture of Literacy Lunch & Lead is this Friday!

We're excited to share that our Executive Director, Dr. Chu, will be joining the panel discussion. If you haven't registered yet and are available to attend, be sure to sign up. We hope to see you there! 📚

Join us this Friday!
Building a culture of literacy transforms lives, strengthens our workforce, businesses, and communities! Let’s build this together Oshkosh!
Lunch-11:30am. Presentation-12nn

Register here-
https://members.oshkoshchamber.com/chamber-eventcalendar/Details/concierge-lunch-lead-august-2026-1835149?sourceTypeId=Website

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08/24/2026

We are officially one month away! If you haven't yet, make sure to mark your calendars for our Spellbound for Literacy event on September 24th, 2026!

Check out the ways your support can help make a difference at the Winnebago Area Literacy Council✨

For more information, scan the QR code on the last slide or click the link below, see you there!

https://winlit.org/spellbound-for-literacy/

08/24/2026

This past weekend, WALC hosted our Humans of Oshkosh Book Launch & Discussion featuring our recently published book, Reading Between the Lines!

During the event, our Executive Director, Dr. Chu, of Oshkosh Founder Grace Lim, WALC Vocational Services Director Dr. Oxana Martynova-Perzentka, and WALC learner Leticia Siller shared their insights and personal and professional experiences regarding the power of literacy. 📖✨

Thank you to the Tardigrade's Bookshelf for co-hosting the event, Dr. Juan Garcia Oyervides for being our moderator, and everyone who joined us!

Feel free to stop by and pick up a copy of the book if you haven't already!

You can find copies at:
📍WALC Office (Oshkosh)
📍Caramel Crisp Bookstore (Oshkosh)
📍Planet Perk (Oshkosh)
📍Author Apothecary & Bookstore (Oshkosh)
📍Tardigrade's Bookshelf (Appleton)
📍Lyons Fine Books (Neenah)

08/18/2026

Last week, our learners from the Women and Children class, children from our GROW program, staff, and volunteers came together for our summer potluck to celebrate the last day of class!

We had a wonderful time taking photos, socializing, and enjoying an amazing exchange of food together.

Thank you again to everyone who contributed to making this event so special. We truly appreciate your support! ☺️🫶

08/12/2026

Tune in tomorrow morning to hear Steve Edwards, our Executive Director, Dr. Chu, and Assistant Director, Emma Thompson, on News/Talk 93.9 & 1490 WOSH Radio Station!

They will be sharing updates on the Winnebago Area Literacy Council, along with information about our upcoming events.

Don't forget to tune in on 93.9 FM or 1490 AM. The segment will also air several more times leading up to our Spellbound event❤️📻

08/12/2026

Please join us for our upcoming Reading Between the Lines Book Launch & Discussion next Friday!

Hosted at The Tardigrade's Bookshelf, this community discussion will explore the power of adult literacy through the insights and experiences of our inspiring panelists. The event will be moderated by Dr. Juan Garcia Oyervides.

If available, please register by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below. We hope to see you there! 📖✨

https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=1b6f1f67-2427-4a8e-b01a-6ff4db7fe9444

08/12/2026

🌟Spellbound throughout the years🌟

We wanted to share a handful of memories from Spellbound — from our 2015 event all the way to last year’s fundraiser in 2025.

It is thanks to our community partners, donors, staff, and volunteers that we’ve been able to keep our biggest annual fundraiser thriving. We would love to see you be part of this amazing event again this year on September 24th from 5–8 PM!

Click the link below to learn more!
https://winlit.org/spellbound-for-literacy/

08/11/2026

Recently, learners in our Everyday English class have been learning all about shapes and colors. They’ve been engaged in all kinds of activities, games, and matching exercises to practice this topic. Keep up the great work!🌈🩷