We Love Lit

08/25/2026

Thank you Dolly Parton for the 📚you put in children’s hands. We Love Lit!

Celebrating 30 Years of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!🎉

For 30 years, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has been changing lives—one book, one child, one dream at a time. What started as a small-town promise in Tennessee has grown into a worldwide gift of literacy, inspiring a love of reading in over 270 million children in 5 countries.

Dolly’s vision was simple but powerful: every child deserves the joy of books, no matter where they come from. Today, because of her heart and generosity, and with the help of local program partners across the globe, millions of children have turned their first pages, discovered new worlds, and built brighter futures—one book at a time.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Dolly for showing us how to Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More. Here’s to 30 years—and many more—of inspiring a lifelong love of reading! 📚

08/15/2026

🌟 **Celebrating Our Partnership: HIRE Pontiac! Interns **🌟

We’re excited to highlight the amazing collaboration between We Love Lit! and the dedicated HIRE Pontiac! interns. Through this partnership, our We Love Lit! children have engaged in enriching STEM activities that connect literacy and creativity.

From the inspiring story of Lonnie Johnson in *Whoosh* and the science behind the Super Soaker, our students are diving into the world of STEM! 🚀✨ They also had a blast with *The Ice Cream Man*, learning about Augustus Jackson and making delicious homemade ice cream, all while enhancing their reading skills.

This partnership is invaluable, fueling our children's curiosity and passion for STEM careers. Knowing they have the guidance of HIRE Pontiac! interns makes all the difference, bringing them one step closer to their dreams.

A heartfelt thank you to the HIRE Pontiac! interns for your incredible support and mentorship! We appreciate everything you do to inspire our young minds! 🙏💖

Together, we’re shaping a brighter future!
What are your favorite book and STEM activities? Post in the comments!


Pontiac United Education Coalition - PUEC
Pontiac Regional Chamber
Damany Head
General Motors

08/14/2026

🌟 **A Heartfelt Thank You to Kevin and Madison Jones!** 🌟

We want to take a moment to shine a light on ** Kevin and Madison Jones** for their years of dedication and service with **Pontiac READS!** and **We Love Lit!** Your commitment has not only made a difference in our community but has also inspired countless children to embrace the joy of reading. 📚❤️

Research shows that children who are read to and become confident readers develop empathy and understanding of diverse characters and experiences. This foundational skill helps them build their "empathy muscles," making them not only strong readers but also compassionate individuals. As Michigan State University students, Kevin and Madison exemplify this beautifully!

📖 **We Know Readers Are Leaders!** If you have high school students with a passion for reading and a desire to give back, **We Love Lit!** would be thrilled to have them join our volunteer team. Together, we can create a community of readers and leaders.

👉 **Visit our website to complete the volunteer form!**

https://welovelit.org/volunteer/
Let's continue to cultivate a love for reading and learning in our community. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍✨
*Check out this picture of Madison and Kevin from their early reading days, and now as young adults making an impact!*

Michigan State University
Pontiac United Education Coalition - PUEC
Pontiac Regional Chamber

08/02/2026

🎉 **Join Us for a Day of Fun and Giving!** 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce We Love Lit! will be in attendance for the 4th Annual Charles & Demetra Leonard Fundraiser** on **Saturday, August 8, 2026**, from **1:00 PM to 6:00 PM** at **Rotary Park** (304 Weston Street, Pontiac, MI 48341)! 🌟

**We Love Lit!** will have a story book trail of *The Ice Cream Man* and making delicious ice cream! 🍦📚 We're grateful for our partnership with the Charles and Demetra Foundation, which has helped our We Love Lit! families receive scholarships.

By attending and purchasing raffle tickets, you’re helping provide vital scholarships to our youth. Every ticket brings us closer to empowering the next generation through education.
Link: https://www.cdlfoundation.com/event-details/4th-annual-charles-and-demetra-leonard-fundraiser

✨ **Exciting Raffle Prizes Include:**
- Detroit Lions Tickets (Game of choice) 🏈
- 65" 4K Television 📺
- $250 Gas Card ⛽
- And more special prizes!

Come enjoy food, family, and friends while supporting a great cause. Let’s create pathways to brighter futures together! 💖

**Don’t miss out!** Get your tickets and join us for a fantastic day! 🎟️
Link: https://www.cdlfoundation.com/event-details/4th-annual-charles-and-demetra-leonard-fundraiser

07/25/2026

Readers are Leaders! Pastor Jamal Bryant We Love Lit!
Great question-What’s on your child’s summer reading list?

07/17/2026

Congratulations!

07/17/2026

🌟✨ We Love Lit! is buzzing with excitement!

Thank you to Yarisha Shay Green Johnson of Herbal SereniTea for her generous donation of the “Fireflies and Ice Cream Man” books! 📚✨ Thanks to her, kids and their families will enjoy special moments catching fireflies and making ice cream, all while engaging in literacy.

Let’s show our thanks by supporting SereniTea—grab some of her amazing teas today! 🍵💕

Thank you, Herbal SereniTea! 🌟

07/12/2026

Congratulations Dr. Omar Hakim! Michigan Learning Channel is a valuable resource for our families and communities! !