Reading & Arts
Empowering Urban Youth Through Literacy, Culture & Creative Expression
Our Mission
The Readin' & Arts Program is a culturally empowering initiative designed to support Urban children from Pre-K to 12th grade in strengthening their reading skills, boosting comprehension, and building confidence in literacy. Held on the second Saturday from 1 PM to 4 PM, the program offers a nurturing, joyful environment that centers on Black excellence and celebrates the power of storytelling.
Through small group reading circles, guided literacy games, and affirming one-on-one support, students are encouraged to see themselves as strong, capable readers. The program is dedicated to closing literacy gaps while fostering a lifelong love of reading.
Program Activities
Core Reading Development
Small group reading circles, guided literacy games, and affirming one-on-one support that encourages students to see themselves as strong, capable readers.
Cultural & Community Stories
Live read-alouds of books by Black authors that celebrate African American heritage and empower students through culturally relevant storytelling.
Visual Arts
Interactive visual art projects inspired by African American heritage that deepen cultural awareness and creative expression.
Dramatic Storytelling
Theatrical performances where students bring stories to life, building confidence and public speaking skills through creative expression.
Library Trips
Trips to local public libraries that encourage families to explore free educational resources together, extending learning beyond the classroom.
Black Excellence
A nurturing, joyful environment that centers on Black excellence and celebrates the power of storytelling while fostering cultural pride.
Our Impact
Our Vision
In addition to core reading development, the program integrates Cultural and Community Stories, visual arts, and dramatic storytelling to deepen cultural awareness and student engagement. Activities include live read-alouds of books by Black authors, interactive visual art projects inspired by African American heritage, and theatrical performances where students bring stories to life.
To further extend learning beyond the classroom, the program includes trips to local public libraries—encouraging families to explore free educational resources together.
By combining academic enrichment with cultural pride, the Summer Readin' & Arts Program empowers students to read with confidence and rise with purpose.
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