Tag: reading
Khalil Saadiq Wrote Book That He Says ‘Will Read You’
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
When Khalil Saadiq left Howard University three years ago, he wanted other students to learn from his experiences, so he...
Neena Speer’s First Year in Law School Made Her Better Attorney...
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
At the time, Neena Speer felt that going through law school was the worst hand she could have been dealt.
“I...
Book Set in Civil Rights Era Inspires Local Artist, 10
By Kathryn Sesser-Dorné
The Birmingham Times
Dalvin McCollum, a rising fifth grader at Avondale Elementary School, didn't have to think long about what to do when...
Books and Brunch: A Celebration of Literacy, History and Sisterhood
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Imagine a safe space to celebrate black womanhood and culture while learning about black history through books by black authors....
Birmingham Library hosts first ‘Reading Between the Wines’ on Friday
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Cindy Wilson, born in Seoul, Korea, was adopted by an African-American couple stationed there when she was just a few...
Local nonprofit STAIR’s secret to improving reading skills of second graders
By Terri Robertson
bhamnow.com
When Zhoria was in second grade, like many children her age in Birmingham, she struggled with reading. When asked to read aloud,...
Worship Center Church to address ‘summer slide’, brings first Freedom School...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
The Worship Center Christian Church on Derby Parkway is entering the new year with plans to collaborate with the Children’s...
Birmingham Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) on Friday kicked off its summer reading program at the downtown Central Library.
“The Summer...
More than 500 free activities during Birmingham Library’s 2017 summer reading...
By Trenisha Wiggins
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham Public Library is gearing up for its 2017 Summer Reading programs with more than 500 free activities for...