Grit in Our Stories: African American Read In with Jacqueline Woodson - National Council of Teachers of English

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Grit in Our Stories: African American Read In with Jacqueline Woodson

February 27, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Oakland Schools is proud to host our annual African American Read-In, part of the National African American Read-In 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. This year we’ll be featuring author Jacqueline Woodson.  She is best known for her National Book Award-Winning memoir Brown Girl Dreaming and her Newbery Honor winning titles After Tupac and D Foster, Feathers, and Show Way.

Families, educators, librarians, and readers of all ages are welcomed! Our evening with Jacqueline will include sharing about her journey as an author and the theme of Grit in Our Stories.

A copies of Jacqueline Woodson will be provided for Oakland County students and educators who register. Books will be mailed directly to participants’ residences once they are available. Also across Oakland County school districts, libraries, and The National Grade Level Reading Campaign Pontiac READS! will be hosting a Watch Site and youth will receive a copy of her book.

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February 27, 2025
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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