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Taarifa Readers & Storytellers

Spreading early literacy awareness among families caring for children ages birth - eight.

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ABOUT US

OUR FOUNDER

OUR FOUNDER

Taarifa Readers and Storytellers' mission is to increase early literacy awareness among families caring for children birth to eight in underserved communities.

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OUR FOUNDER

OUR FOUNDER

OUR FOUNDER

Cynthia Battle is an early literacy educator, advocate, and master storyteller. With more than 30 years of experience in early childhood education, 

LEARN MORE ABOUT CYNTHIA AND HER LITERACY WORK

upcoming events

October 2025

Taarifa Readers and Storytellers Early Literacy 4 week session begins

6 p.m.

Manchester Academic Charter S

Event Details

October 2025

Taarifa Readers and Storytellers Early Literacy 4 week session begins

Join us for Taarifa Readers and Storytellers, a four-week program designed to spark a love of reading and storytelling in young children. Ou...

Event Details

6 p.m.

Manchester Academic Charter S

Dec 27, 2025

Kwanzaa Celebration

2-5:30 p.m.

Manchester Academic Charter School

Event Details

Dec 27, 2025

Kwanzaa Celebration

Join us for our annual Kwanzaa celebration as we honor Kujichagulia—the principle of self-determination!

2-5:30 p.m.

Manchester Academic Charter School

Taarifa In Action

Recently TRS hosted a special evening with bestselling author Angie Thomas, the brilliant mind behind the groundbreaking novel The Hate U Give. Our readers got a chance to meet the author, hear her discuss her powerful work and writing process, and got a copy of their book signed. 

Trying Together Celebrates Cynthia Battle

Trying Together honored Taarifa Readers & Storytellers founder Cynthia Battle during their annual celebration for her contributions to promoting early literacy awareness. Her efforts have made a significant impact in the community, helping to raise awareness of the importance of early literacy and its positive effects on children's development. 

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