What is Erudite Nation?
Erudite Nation. It’s more than a t-shirt slogan. It’s an identity, a declaration, and a mindset that understands that Literacy is Liberation! It Takes You Higher. It's a change in the narrative of our communities from being book deserts to fertile communities of literacy. It’s also a family’s pledge to have 100 books in their home. It's your willingness to let a Family Literacy Champion encourage you along your literacy journey.
You are ERUDITE NATION, a proud people who are defined as:
Educated
Literate
Lettered
Knowledgeable
Learned
Scholarly
Well-read
Educated
Literate
Lettered
Knowledgeable
Learned
Scholarly
Well-read
The Metro East Literacy Project starts families off with a bag of 25 books including titles for adults and children. We meet families where they are, in child care centers, adult education classes, preschool centers, community events, churches, and more. Invite us to partner with your organization to give your families books. It's free!
Illinois' first Erudite Nation family. From left, Cortez; Linda Mitchell, MELP executive director; Ashlei and son, Rayquion; mom Patricia; and Mortez. This family received their bag of 25 books. Photo by Odell Mitchell Jr.