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African American Read-In: A Virtual Family Event

Celebrate diversity and literacy by participating in our Virtual African American Read-In. We will feature our favorite picture books by African American authors. Register to receive a Zoom link.

All ages welcome! Guest readers are encouraged to share in this national event by reading an excerpt from their favorite African American children's author or poet. 

Please email the title you'd like to share to eramsay@akronlibrary.org by February 15. 

What is an African American Read-in?

The National African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month.

This initiative has reached more than 6 million participants around the world.

More information can be found at https://ncte.org/get-involved/african-american-read-in/   

This program will be presented on Zoom.
You will receive an e-mail with the participation link 2 days before the program.

Please contact the Library if you are unable to attend.
If you do not have an e-mail address, please contact Maple Valley Branch Library at 330.864.5721 to learn how to participate by phone.
A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited.

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