Every year, hundreds of celebrations of the African American Read-In take place across the country and around the world. These events feature the texts, talks, and discussions by and about African American authors and serve as a way to recognize and amplify their work.
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Celebrate with the Carrie Smiley Fortune Research Library
February 13, 2021 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday, February 13,
Come Celebrate with the Carrie Smiley Fortune Library
from 1:30pm-3:00 pm as we go Live from Our Library with Host, Librarian Lynn
We will share stories suited for ages 7-10 from African American Authors in
celebration of #AAReadIn2021 & #BlackHistoryMonth2021
We will also be including a brief virtual tour to celebrate
#TakeYourChildtotheLibraryDay
Email for Zoom link, info@tthomasfortuneculturalcenter.org