African American Read-In Chain 2008

In the spirit of celebration of February as Black History Month, the International Reading Association has endorsed the Nineteenth National African American Read-In Chain, sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English. This endorsement asks the state and/or local councils of IRA to join the NCTE in serving as hosts to create a chain of readers on Sunday, February 3, 2008, or Monday, February 4, 2008. The chain involves reading works authored by African American writers at community sites on Sunday and in school buildings on Monday. Read the press release and invitation.