CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - As families gear up for a new school year, gathering pencils, paper, and backpacks is top of mind. But school supplies only prepare children for the classroom - they also need the freedom to dream to be prepared for life.
Last year, nearly 45% of our children were reported reading below grade level, alongside facing growing mental health challenges. To address this, the inspiring mother-daughter duo Andrea and Darlene Williams created D.R.E.A.M. Labs™.
D.R.E.A.M. Labs™ is an interactive LitART™ experience that encourages children to see themselves as the proud main characters of their own stories. Standing for Dream, Read, Explore, Achieve, and create Memorable Successes, the program helps children discover what is truly possible for their lives.
Join an Upcoming D.R.E.A.M. Labs™ Pop-Up:
- Sugar Creek Library: Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- The Food Hall at Gibson Mill: Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Visit beudreamlab.lovable.app and follow @thechocolate_butterfly.
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