February 1, 2022

Press release from Shreve Memorial Library:

February 1, 2022

This February, Shreve Memorial Library is inviting patrons of all ages and the general public to join in the African American Read-In. Created in 1990, the African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. Library patrons can join the celebration by visiting any Shreve Memorial Library branch and checking out books by African American authors and about diverse issues February 1 through February 28.

The African American Read-In was created by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) in efforts to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. Since its creation, the African American Read-In has reached more than 6 million participants worldwide, encouraging communities to read together and celebrate African American books and authors. Each February, schools, churches, libraries, bookstores, community and professional organizations, and interested citizens host events such as book discussions, book club meetings, public readings, and media presentations as part of the African American Read-In.

Library patrons can visit any of Shreve Memorial Library’s 21 branches to check out books to read as part of the African American Read-In. Each year, NCTE provides a list of suggested titles to read as part of the African American Read-In. The following titles from the list and more are available for checkout at any Shreve Memorial Library branch. Please note that book titles may be available as books, ebooks and/or audiobooks.

This press release was produced by Shreve Memorial Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.