African American Read-In

Petersburg Primary, under the leadership of Ulanda James, PPS Literacy Coach, hosted its first African American Read-In Wednesday, February 28. This event 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. Petersburg invited guests to come in and read in each classroom. Books selected featured African American authors and/or characters. The event was a great success, and plans are to make it an annual event.