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Our Approach

Research shows that 50% of children from underserved communities start first grade up to two years behind in their language and literacy development skills compared to children in high-income communities.

What We Do

In addition to early literacy advocacy, Taarifa Readers & Storytellers promotes BIOPC authors and illustrators. Research also shows that children feel more connected to society when they read authentically cultural books.

Anyone who has the opportunity to engage with an infant, toddler or preschooler through literacy can unleash a super power to create lifelong enthusiasm for reading.

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.

A Kwanzaa Celebration

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

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.

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