Help Us Celebrate the Twentieth Year for the
National African American Read-In
Sponsored by the Black Caucus of NCTE and by 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 Satruday, 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.
To 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. Report Card is to be submitted after your Read-In event.
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
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You do not need to register in advance.
The Host Report Card is to be submitted
after your Read-In event.
You must submit a separate Report Card for each Read-In held.
Host Report Card -- Online Version
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You'll need a copy of the latest version of Acrobat Reader to open the packet information. Earlier versions of Acrobat Reader will not display the file properly; you need Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher. The Acrobat Reader download is free from the Adobe Web site. If you don't have a copy of Acrobat reader, please download and install the program before clicking on any links.
With Acrobat Reader installed, click on the file you want to view. The files will appear in your web browser. Use the Print command under the File menu to print a copy for yourself.
For any questions on the African American Read-In, contact:
Linda Walters
Administrative Liaison
NCTE
1111 West Kenyon Road
Urbana, IL 61801-1096
800-369-6283, x 3632
Founder & National Director, African American Read-In
Dr. Jerrie C. Scott
University of Memphis
College of Education
Memphis, TN 38152
901-678-5490
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