This month I attended the Black Writers and Book Clubs Literacy Festival in Memphis, Tennessee. Literacy was the focus of this truly outstanding event. As I watched young people receive their awards for reading and writing, I was struck by the basic fortitude of the young people in attendance. Truly it takes a village to teach literacy. Teachers, parents, grandparents, tutors, siblings and a host of other influencers helped each child reach his/her goal. Influencers purchased or borrowed books from…..
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