A Distinguished Selection of the Finest Modern Literature

Author Katherine Rendon

I'm an Elementary Literacy Specialist at The Literacy Lab/ AmeriCorps, as well as a dance coach. I enjoy reading, writing, and frequenting the gym.
I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with my B.A. in English in two years. While in school, I was a member of two dance companies, the Feminist Student Alliance, Sigma Tau Delta, and the ECO club.

Decoding the Literature of James Joyce – Reading Event in NY

James Joyce is known as one of the most iconic and important authors of the 20th century. However, for many, his literature can often be difficult to untangle and interpret. Struggling to understand the complicated and eloquent prose of Joyce can be a turn off to some, but others still want the chance to read and understand his work.

Are you someone who would like to delve into Joyce’s literature? A great place to start will be attending a reading event at Prospect Heights Brainery in Brooklyn.
On Friday, June 16th, at 6:30 PM, a class will be lead to Read More

The Life of a Literacy Specialist – Teaching Underprivileged Children How to Read

Literacy is the foundation of understanding anything in life. Being able to decode letters and their sounds is essential to success in life. Many children, especially those who come from economically disadvantaged situations, do not receive adequate instruction in this area. The lack of proper training in the basic fundamentals of reading creates a literacy gap between children of color and their white counterparts, leaving poor children behind as their peers, who have access to an abundance of resources, excel.

The goal of The Literacy Lab, an AmeriCorps program, is to close the literacy gap that affects students in low-income areas.

The students I work with Read More

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