Open Book Program, a multi-faceted after-school program for young adolescents in which participants are engaged in activities that encourage the development of reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

White Career Academy
1136 W. 122nd Street
Chicago, IL 60643

Students from White Career Academy act out a scene from Copper Sun during an Open Book Author Event with Sharon Draper. Copper Sun, inspired by a Draper’s trip to Ghana, isa story about 15-year-old Amari, a girl who has only one thing left—hope—after she being stolen from her village and sold to the highest bidder. More than 200 students, aged 9-14 participated in the event. Open Book is a program of the Institute of Positive Living.
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Critically-acclaimed author and teacher Sharon Draper is pictured with Dejanira Peoples from White Career Academy during an Open Book Author Event. The students just had their copies of Copper Sun signed. Copper Sun, inspired by a Draper’s trip to Ghana, isa story about 15-year-old Amari, a girl who has only one thing left - hope - after she being stolen from her village and sold to the highest bidder.
More Photos of White Career Academy Students Performing Scenes from Copper Sun Sharon Draper at an Open Book Author Event




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