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I'm still working my way through Better, not Bitter by Dr. Yusef Salaam @dr.yusefsalaam . So far, VERY good. I see where aspects of Punching the Air are coming through. If you still want to meet online for an online book discussion, DM. AALBC created a directory list of Black-owned bookstores in the U.S. If you wanted to pick up a new book this weekend and support literacy in your community, check the linktree in the bio. My local Black Bookstore is @frugalbooks in Roxbury, MA. Or visit your local public library and browse, it's FREE. There is also a link in the bio for your nearest public library too. My local library is @worcesterpubliclibrary They keep me set with audiobooks and popular reads. Shout out your local book spot. Book Deserts
A research article, report, and news story featuring @mahoganybooks address this urgent crisis. Free access to libraries doesn't remedy this scenario either. The Urban Education article states "...this national survey found that only 8% of low-income families reported having taken advantage of library resources." How can libraries think out outreach differently? There are numerous community advocates, like @brotherswithbooks (interview and podcast in bio link) who are addressing the problem locally. What needs to happen differently to create Book Oases in underserved areas? https://linktr.ee/weareherelit Share your thoughts below. Access to book desert information in this post is available in the linktree above. Publisher & author Wade Hudson, author Tony Medina, Illustrator Gordon James, Patrick & Tiffeni from We Are Here Lit, discuss literacy narratives, writing, the state of literacy and Black boys, visual literacy, libraries, and encouraging words for young Black males.
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