2010 National African American Read-In Sponsored by the Black Caucus of NCTE and NCTE

In February 2010, I requested my personal and professional list of schools, churches, bookstores, community organizations, individuals, and friends to host an African American Read-In. I learned about this event through a local elementary school media specialist who was looking for an African American author to read to her Pre-K and Kindergarten students. I was honored.

I received emails from friends, schools,churches, and organizations who had either participated in this event, wanted to provide an event, or already planned an event for their youth. If we can combat illiteracy early, then we can minimize the need for reformative programs in youth. My motto is "literacy is the key". A key to knowledge, empowerment, and a better way of living.

The National African American Read-In is sponsored by the Black Caucus of National Council of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). These organizations want to make literacy an important part of Black History Month. However, let's encourage a Read-In everyday of every month. Our children are in desperate need of this asset.

To learn more about the African American Read-In, visit www.ncte.org/action/aari/packetinfo.