(Name-mce) ListServ 18th National African American Read-In

[Anselmo Villanueva]

*The Eighteenth National African American Read-In*

*Sponsored by the Black Caucus of NCTE and by NCTE*

Join over a million readers in the
Seventeenth National African American Read-In

*Sunday, February 4, 2007
Monday, February 5, 2007, for schools*

Information and downloads: http://www.ncte.org/announce/107901.htm

Schools, churches, libraries, bookstores, community and professional
organizations, and interested citizens are urged to make literacy a
significant part of Black History Month by hosting and coordinating Read-Ins
in their communities. Hosting a Read-In can be as simple as bringing
together friends to share a book, or as elaborate as arranging public
readings and media presentations that feature professional African American
writers.

To be counted as participants, simply:

   - Select books authored by African Americans;
   - Conduct your Read-In(s) on the days designated; and
   - Report your results by submitting the 2007 African American Read-In
   Report Card.

The Read-In has been endorsed by the International Reading Association. Over
a million readers of all ethnic groups from 49 states, the West Indies, and
African countries have participated. The goal is to make the celebration of
African American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month
activities.

For additional information on the African American Read-In, contact:

NCTE Coordinator, African American Read-In
Dr. Sandra E. Gibbs
Senior Program Officer
NCTE
1111 West Kenyon Road
Urbana, IL 61801-1096
217-278-3635

Founder & National Director, African American Read-In
Dr. Jerrie C. Scott
University of Memphis
College of Education
Memphis, TN 38152
901-678-5490