Community Read-A-Thon: African American Read-In

Program Type:

Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion

Age Group:

Everyone
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Event Details

Drop-in for a community read-a-thon that centers African American authors and books. Howard County Library System is proud to participate in the African American Read-In.   

Participants can listen to stories shared by community partners and students, then engage in arts and crafts. Delicious soul food small plates served. Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, we will also have a book giveaway while supplies last. 

The National Council of Teachers of English and its Black Caucus established the National African American Read -In in 1990 to encourage communities to read together, centering African American books and authors. More than six million people have participated worldwide since its inception. 

Sponsors include: Howard County Library System, Continental Societies, Inc. Columbia and Southeastern Howard Laurel Chapters. 

Partners include: African American Round Table, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Lambda Omega Chapter Lake Elkhorn Middle School Emerging Young Leaders, Mount View Middle School, The Society Incorporated, Jack and Jill Columbia Maryland Chapter, National Council of Negro Women.

**Rescheduled Snow Date for February 8th event.