Cynthia Battle, Master Storyteller & Founder of Taarifa Readers & Storytellers

Cynthia Battle is an early literacy educator, advocate, and master storyteller. With more than 30 years of experience in early childhood education, Cynthia has worked with families and children, building on the importance of reading development. Cynthia is a member of the National Association of Black Storytellers and the United Black Book Clubs of Pittsburgh. She also serves on the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Best Books for Babies committee.