Join us as we talk to Jonathan Beatty, author of the Newsweek opinion piece The Challenge of Defeating Illiteracy in America and Founder of I Love Books. We’ll discuss how we can end illiteracy through cross-sector collaboration, collective problem solving, and strategic resource allocation.

Hip Hop, Spirituality, Social Justice, Young Black Males & Literacy????

Yes, all in one conversation, you definitely must hear.

Rev. Dr. Michael Waters, the author of For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World, will be the featured guest premiering on the We Are Here Lit.

His new book Liberty’s Civil Rights Road Trip is out October 12th.

An insightful narrative to understand the environment to embrace the culture of literacy.

Topics about literacy and Black males infrequently present the narratives from their voices and stance. Join us to hear the perspectives of Black male librarians as they discuss their narratives advocating as children’s librarians and community leadership.  The live discussion will also talk about their literacy narratives, the Black male identity in the #kidslit world and librarianship, perspectives on the state of literacy, especially for minoritized communities, and engaging children to read.

We Are Here: A Literacy Space for Black boys young Black men features an insightful and engaging interview with Community Literacy Advocates, Brothers with Books.

Aiden shares his inspiration for writing the book, his future plans as an author, and his thoughts for other young authors, among other topics.

Celebrated #blackboylit creatives Gordon James (Illustrator), Wade Hudson (Publisher & Author), and Tony Medina (Author) about literacy and motivating Black boys and young Black men to read.