Beyond Heroes and Holidays - A Busboys and Poets and Teaching for Change Event

Beyond Heroes and Holidays – A Busboys and Poets and Teaching for Change Event

Date and Time

Jan 22, 2025 6:30 pm

Location

14th & V

2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009

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Description:

Black Lives Matter in Books for Young Readers

This session, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm will introduce educators and families to K-12 children’s books in preparation for Black History Month and Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action.There will be author talks followed by book signing.The event is hosted by Teaching for Change, with cosponsors, at Busboys and Poets (14th & V Streets NW) as part of the monthly Beyond Heroes and Holidays series. Busboys and Poets Books will handle the event book sales and signing. This event is co-sponsored by An Open Book Foundation, Africa Access, and Shout Mouse Press.

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