African American Read-In at Penn State Altoona - National Council of Teachers of English

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African American Read-In at Penn State Altoona

February 18, 2024 - February 19, 2024

Free

A Sunday Afternoon Community Dinner Program on Feb. 18th from 2:30-5:00 PM, followed by a day-long “Monday Marathon” on Feb. 19th, a celebration and open mic reading of texts by Black authors on this year’s theme, “Black Ecologies: African American Environmental Writing.” All participants receive a T shirt printed with this year’s original logo created by a Penn State Altoona student. Performances, activities, special guest  speakers, trivia, and more!

Details

Start:
February 18, 2024
End:
February 19, 2024
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://sites.psu.edu/aareadin/

Organizer

Megan Simpson
Phone
814-949-5288
Email
mbs12@psu.edu
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Venue

Penn State Altoona
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, 16601 United States
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Phone
814-949-5288
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