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Community members both young and old, as well as families, will come together to celebrate literacy and African-American literature during the annual African-American Read-In, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1819 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75215. The read-in will feature a variety of reading activities, storytelling, food and music. There also will be giveaways for participating students. Bernadette Nutall, Dallas ISD District 9 Trustee, and the Cornerstone Community Development Corp will sponsor the read-in. The event also supports the Dallas ISD African-American Success Initiative.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Part of having a healthy mouth is drinking more water and less sugar-sweetened beverages. Try to drink water all day today! For more information, visit: http://www.ada.org/en/public-programs/national-childrens-dental-health-month/

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss Literacy is a fundamental tool that helps ensure students reach their highest potential and develop into well-rounded leaders of tomorrow. Volunteer to visit several District elementary schools to read and spend time with students. See details below to register. Download Event Posters English Spanish