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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, 

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upcoming events

Sept 18, 2025

An Evening with Author Angie Thomas

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall

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Sept 18, 2025

An Evening with Author Angie Thomas

Join us for a special evening with bestselling author Angie Thomas, the brilliant mind behind the groundbreaking novel The Hate U Give. This...

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Carnegie Library Lecture Hall

October 2025

Taarifa Readers and Storytellers Early Literacy 4 week session begins

6 p.m.

Manchester Academic Charter S

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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...

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6 p.m.

Manchester Academic Charter S

Dec 27, 2025

Kwanzaa Celebration

2-5:30 p.m.

Manchester Academic Charter School

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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 Readers and Storytellers Cultural Connections Attends a Unami-Lenape Living Tribe Pow Wow

the pow wow experience

Cultural Connections ventured on a special trip to the Unami-Lenape Living Tribe's village. Hand in hand, they joined the circle dance, their rhythmic steps mirroring those of the Unami-Lenape dancers, as drums beat a steady, powerful rhythm that connected their two worlds. It was an unforgettable experience.

Book Signing with Author Brittany Thurman

Taarifa Readers & Storytellers had a special day at Stories Like Me, a children's bookstore! We attended a book signing for Brittany Thurman's latest chapter book, Opal Watson: Private Eye. The event was made even more memorable with a visit from acclaimed author Sharon Flake.

Taarifa Readers and Storytellers Visits The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum

The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum is a wax museum in Baltimore, Maryland featuring prominent African-American and other black historical figures. It was established in 1983, in a downtown storefront on Saratoga Street. 

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A Kwanzaa Celebration

Taarifa Readers and Storytellers celebrated the 2nd principle of Kwanzaa—Kujichagulia. Check out the celebration with families, music storytelling and more!

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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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