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“You don't have to burn books to destroy a
culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” —Ray Bradbury
Sadly, Mr. Bradbury may be right. But as
publisher of Mosaic Literary Magazine I'm not
going to let it happen without a fight. And your donation
will make sure we succeed.
Through the magazine and a new supplemental
education program we're expanding our mission beyond exploring
the literary arts. This year we've initiated Mosaic Lesson
Plans –literary guides for educators who will not give up on
nurturing young readers and developing culturally enriched
minds.
The plans offer direction for educators who
believe, as you do, that reading leads to strengthened literacy,
which is key to vocational and academic success. Each unique
lesson plan presents writing assignments, suggested reading
lists, and ways to foster creative thinking.
The flagship for our education initiatives is the
annual Mosaic
Literary Conference.
Presented in the fall, the
conference is a distinctive grassroots effort that invites
literary artists to facilitate professional-development
workshops. And with additional workshops planned throughout the
year, our goal is to educate, empower, and
reconnect this generation of educators, parents, and
students to the power of books and reading.
As we expand into education, Mosaic will
also bolster its commitment to presenting the finest writers of
African descent. This year we interviewed Thomas Glave, Goretti
Kyomuhendo, Lawrence Hill, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Junot Diaz.
Next year, with your help, we will expand our online
presence to include digital versions of Mosaic and a
complement of original content that will create a hub for
readers, and for educators looking for ways to inspire students.
Lesson plan designers, conferences, websites,
writers, printers, and instructors are expensive but, like you,
the Literary Freedom Project is committed to making a
difference. Your tax-deductible donation will make it possible
to continue as a vibrant and independent non-profit arts
organization.
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