About this Event
BRAC Storytime is a free 25-minute program designed for students in the BRAC Arts Program as well as children from the surrounding community. Each session invites children to listen to a thoughtfully selected story read aloud by BRAC staff or volunteers. The stories will reflect themes that align with BRAC’s core values: celebrating cultural identity, fostering creativity, or encouraging environmental awareness.
Join us on September 20th to read Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold, an acclaimed artist who seamlessly weaves fiction, autobiography, and African American history into a magical story that resonates with the universal wish for freedom, and will be cherished for generations.
Cassie Louise Lightfoot has a dream: to be free to go wherever she wants for the rest of her life. One night, up on “tar beach,” the rooftop of her family’s Harlem apartment building, her dreams come true. The stars lift her up, and she flies over the city, claiming the buildings and the city as her own.
As Cassie learns, anyone can fly. “All you need is somewhere to go you can’t get to any other way. The next thing you know, you’re flying among the stars.”
Following the reading, children will engage in an activity inspired by the book’s message, reinforcing literacy through creativity and connection. BRAC Storytime offers a welcoming, enriching space for young minds to explore storytelling, culture, and self-expression, all while having fun in a community-centered environment.
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¡Únete a nosotros para leer Tar Beach, de Faith Ringgold, una aclamada artista que entrelaza a la perfección ficción, autobiografía e historia afroamericana en una historia mágica que resuena con el deseo universal de libertad y que será apreciada por generaciones!
Después de la lectura, los niños participarán en una actividad inspirada en el mensaje del libro, reforzando la alfabetización a través de la creatividad y la conexión. BRAC Storytime ofrece un espacio acogedor y enriquecedor para que las mentes jóvenes exploren la narración, la cultura y la autoexpresión, todo ello mientras se divierten en un entorno centrado en la comunidad.
We're inviting volunteers (ages 16+) to participate in BRAC Storytime as readers or activity helpers. Community service hours available!
📄 A Google Form will be released to collect:
- Book recommendations
- Volunteer sign-ups
- Community service hour inquiries
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bronx River Art Center, 1087 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, United States
USD 0.00
