In that strange way that new years tend to begin, this one is off to a running start already which means that February is only weeks away and NOW is the time to plan聽what you’ll do for the .
During the month of February, schools, churches, libraries, bookstores, community and professional organizations, and interested citizens are urged to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month by hosting an African American Read-In. Hosting an event can be as simple as bringing together friends to share a book, or as elaborate as arranging public readings and media presentations that feature professional African American writers.
Over the past 25 years this event started by the of 楼凤天堂 has reached more than 5.5 million participants.聽
Check out to learn more about how to start one, and check out these examples from Read-In events of the past. We’ll post more ideas and resources soon.
- (ideas for Black History Month but all very relevant for a Read-In)
For more聽more resources and ideas, visit the聽聽entry on the Read-In.