"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." ~John F. Kennedy
#BrownTeensRead
In order to bridge the achievement gap in academic performance and educational attainment between different groups of students regardless of race, class or gender, we developed the #BrownTeensRead literacy program that promotes reading awareness among teens of color. However, all teens are welcomed!
With the help of many sponsors, we make this possible through monthly reading awareness campaigns that interest teens. The following are just a few:
If you are a teen and would like to be a part of our program, or if you are an educational stakeholder, business, corporation, individual or organization and would like to become a sponsor, email us today!
With the help of many sponsors, we make this possible through monthly reading awareness campaigns that interest teens. The following are just a few:
- The Writing of Oral Histories and Cultural Folktales
- Art Installations that Represent Books
- Hidden Book Quote Scavenger Hunt
- Public Community Art Displays of posters, photography and other thought-provoking creations that highlight reading in brown communities
- Book-to-Movie Adaptation Seminars
- Book Exchange Meet-and-Greets
If you are a teen and would like to be a part of our program, or if you are an educational stakeholder, business, corporation, individual or organization and would like to become a sponsor, email us today!