Help Us Celebrate the Twentieth Year for the
National African American Read-In
Sponsored by the Black Caucus of NCTE and NCTE
For this year only, the National Director has extended the African American Read-In for the entire month of February. Beginning on Sunday, February 1, 2009, and ending on Saturday, February 28, 2009, you can hold a Read-In on any day of the month.
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 and coordinating Read-Ins in their communities. Hosting a Read-In 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.
To be counted as participants, simply:
The Read-In has been endorsed by the International Reading Association. Over a million readers of all ethnic groups from 49 states, the West Indies, and African countries have participated. The goal is to make the celebration of African American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month activities.
As part of the National African American Read-In and Walter Dean Myers’ Second Chance Initiative, NCTE is proud to provide this complimentary recording of the Web seminar featuring Walter Dean Myers. We encourage teachers and students to gather while viewing this presentation.
Prepare your computer first and then click here to watch the presentation. The full text of Dope Sick is available until February 24th from the Adlit.org website. Please e-mail NCTE any comments or questions about the Web seminar.
Visit our line-up of web seminars to find affordable professional development from some of the leading experts in the field.
Download an African American Read-In Packet
You can print the PDF version of the African American Read-In packet by clicking the link below. It includes a News Release, Host Invitation, and information on how to submit the Report Card.
African American Read-In Packet
We have the following suggested reading lists available:
Selected Black Caucus Recommended Booklist
Supplemental List for Young Children and Young Adults
Listen to the ReadWriteThink adolescent literacy podcast Celebrating the African American Read-In hosted by Jennifer Buehler, an avid reader and member of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE. She has some great ideas to help you plan your African American Read-In for 2009.
For any questions on the African American Read-In, contact:
Linda Walters
Administrative Liaison Specialist
NCTE
800-369-6283, ext. 3632
Founder & National Director
Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott
University of Memphis
College of Education
Memphis, TN 38152
901-678-5490