Explore African American authors during Black History Month at the National African American Read-In (AARI) hosted by the Topeka Chapter of the Links, Incorporated.
The National AARI is a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering on African American books and authors. 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.
This cherished national read-in was introduced to Topeka by Topeka Chapter of the Links, Incorporated member and lifelong educator Beverly Caruthers Thompson, who passed away in 2022. The Links take great pride in honoring her legacy by continuing this 26-year tradition of celebrating the beauty of African American literature.
Links TOTAL Literacy Initiative is designed to uplift the community by fostering connection and growth through literacy programming.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (6th - 12th Grade) | Elementary (K - 5th Grade) | Early Learners (Birth - Pre-K) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create | Books/Authors/Writing |
Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.
