Sponsored by Brightspeed and Carter Bank.
The annual African American Read-In + Family Day will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at Piedmont Arts.
Griot Fred Motley will entertain with folktales, and the Kuumba West African Dance Company will share traditional folklore through song, music, and dance. Children can create a free craft with members of the Teen Arts Council. The Piedmont Arts Guild will give away door prizes. Snacks will be available. This event is free, and all ages are welcome.
This event is held in conjunction with the National African American Read-In, a groundbreaking initiative that encourages communities to read together, with a focus on African American books and authors. The initiative was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. It has reached more than six million participants around the world.
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