Language, Literacy and Lore
Language, Literacy and Lore is a NABS national community outreach initiative in support of NEA's Read Across America signature program. During the month of March, NABS Affiliates will host storytelling performances and workshops in their cities for youth and family audiences, targeting underserved communities. Free books and literacy aides will be distributed to audience members.
About NEA Read Across America. The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA’s Read Across America. Now in its 20th year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources.
LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND LORE EVENTS
| DATE |
CITY |
LOCATION |
TIME |
HOSTING AFFILIATE/CONTACT |
| MARCH 2 |
SAN DIEGO, CA |
NHA Fist Step
Head Start
Child Development |
9:30 a.m. |
Black Storytellers of San Diego, Inc. |
| MARCH 2 |
ATLANTA, GA |
West End Library |
3:00-5:00 p.m. |
Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia |
| MARCH 2 |
WICHITA, KS |
Clark Elementary
Wichita, KS |
|
Wichita Griots |
|
MARCH
2
|
ROCHESTER, NY |
Enrico Fermi School #17
BEAR - Be Excited About Reading |
5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Blackstorytelling League of Rochester |
MARCH
3 |
CHICAGO, IL |
Kroc Cmty Ctr
1250 W. 119th St |
7:00 9:00 |
ASE |
| MARCH 4 |
PHILADELPHIA, PA |
Cecil B. Moore Library |
3:00 p.m. |
Keepers of the Culture |
| MARCH 7 |
PHILADELPHIA, PA |
Mighty Writers North
Church of the Advocate |
6:00-8:00 p.m. |
Keepers of the Culture |
|
MARCH
9
|
WICHITA, KS |
Jackson Elementary School
|
9:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
|
Wichita Griots |
| MARCH 10 |
PHILADELPHIA, PA |
People for Early
Childhood/Charter School
|
9:00-5:00 |
Keepers of the Culture |
|
MARCH
11
|
CHICAGO, IL |
Kelly Branch Library
6151 S. Normal Ave
|
2:00-5:00 |
ASE |
|
MARCH
13
|
CLEVELAND, OH |
Women's History Month Open Mic
Warrensville Heights County Library
|
6:30 p.m. |
Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers |
| MARCH 15 |
SALT LAKE CITY, UT |
Nibley Park School
2785 So. 800 E.
Salt Lake, City, Utah
|
9:00-Noon |
Nubian Storytellers of Utah Leadership |
| MARCH 18 |
RALIEGH, NC |
Richard B Harrison Community Center |
|
North Carolina Association of Black Storytellers |
|
MARCH
18
|
MANHATTAN, NY |
Sister's Uptown Bookstore and
Cultural Center with the Children's Book Club
|
2:00-4:00 |
African Heritage Folk Circle |
|
MARCH
25
|
CHICAGO, IL |
Kelly Branch Library
6151 Normal Ave
|
2:00-4:00 p.m. |
ASE |
| MARCH 26 |
TOWSON, MD |
Women's History Month
Hampton National Historic Site
535 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD
|
2:00 p.m. |
Griots Circle of Maryland |
| APRIL 10 |
BRAINARD, MN |
Head Start Conference
Parent Workshop and Storytelling Performance
|
7:00 p.m. |
Black Storytellers Alliance |
APRIL
29 |
BUFFALO, NY |
Frank E, Merriweather, Jr. Library
1324 Jefferson Ave.
|
10:00-2:00 p.m. |
Tradition Keepers of Western New York |
This project is a collaborative effort between NABS National Affiliate and Adopt-A-Teller Programs. It is made possible in part by a generous donation from the McGraw Hill Education Foundation.
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