The Second Annual African American Read-In at Shady Side Academy Middle School took place on February 5, 2007, in honor of Black History Month. This was the Eighteenth National African American Read-In. In 1990, the first African American Read-In was sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English. In 1991, the National Council of Teachers of English joined in the sponsorship. The Read-In has been endorsed by the International Reading Association. Over a million readers of all ethnic groups from 49 states, the West Indies, and African countries have participated. The goal is to make the celebration of African American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month activities.
Students volunteered to read and selected their own readings.
Some of the students who participated are: Katie Prochownik, Form II, Justin Barnes, Grade 6, Betsy Vuchinich, Form I, Michelle Bucklew, Form I, Kelcei Edmonds, Form I, Elizabeth Rocks, Grade 6, Sydney Mordoh, Grade 6, and Dani Plung, Grade 6
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Here is a listing of the selections chosen:
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