All About LitClubs
When children discover the power of their voices, they discover how to change the world. That’s why LitClubs, LitWorld’s signature program, give children everywhere the opportunity that every human being deserves: a safe space to discover their voice and author their own future.
Read on to learn more about the history and impact of LitClubs, and join the LitWorld team on Facebook Live this Thursday to experience the joy of LitClub firsthand!
The first LitClub curriculum was written in 2009 by LitWorld founder Pam Allyn with input from other educators. Centered around the 7 Strengths, these revolutionary programs provide children with a space for joyful learning, creative self-expression, and community building in ways that reflect their culture.
Although LitClubs initially began as programs for children, their phenomenal impact quickly led to the development of new programs designed specifically to engage moms, teens, and more members of the community. Today, LitClubs continue to run all around the globe with over 3,000 LitKids currently enrolled in LitClubs and tens of thousands LitClub graduates from over 50 countries since 2007.
Each LitClub session includes a welcome, a read-aloud, and a core activity that explores one of the 7 Strengths (Belonging, Curiosity, Friendship, Kindness, Confidence, Courage, and Hope). Through these activities, LitClub members can explore and connect with the 7 Strengths to become confident, thoughtful, and connected members of their communities.
Watch: LitClub Girls in Post-Earthquake Nepal (2015)
LitClub is not just an after-school program. LitClub brings communities together and gives kids the confidence they need to know they can make a difference.
LitClub members become leaders in their classrooms, earning higher grades and becoming more engaged at school. They become advocates at home for their siblings, their families, and gender equality. They become change-makers in their communities, standing up for social justice and ensuring that their voices are heard by those in power.