Join Sigal Museum and Book & Puppet Co. for an amazing African American Read-In story hour. Enjoy the best read-aloud children’s books around, presented by experienced story-hour performers. This special hour will feature books by and about African Americans, celebrating representation and diversity in literature. Be prepared for fun surprises: music, puppets and special guests. Geared for the enjoyment of babies, toddlers and preschoolers, all ages are welcome. The program is free of charge and will be held at the Book & Puppet Co. store at 466 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042
Celebrate Black History Month by sharing your favorite African American history or storybook with the children in our community!
In addition to this special story time, the Sigal Museum is collecting books by and about African Americans in exchange for museum admission for the month of February. Book & Puppet is offering titles at 20% off for the book drive. Books will be donated to Easton Cops ‘n’ Kids and shared with children in our community.
What is the African American Read-In?
The National African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. This initiative has reached more than 6 million participants around the world.
About Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room, Easton
The Reading Room opened to the general public in June 2011, with the mission “to connect kids and community through literacy” and a belief that “every child is a story yet to be told.”