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TAARIFA READERS & STORYTELLERS (TRS) IN ACTION

Taarifa Readers & Storytellers is dedicated to elevating early literacy awareness among families caring for children from birth to eight years old. We bring this mission to life by bridging the early childhood literacy gap through rich, meaningful cultural connections.

The TRS Heritage Library Tour

This initiative brings our community of early literacy advocates and young explorers into the heart of both national and local libraries.

The tour is designed to go beyond the bookshelf, offering families and young readers a hands-on opportunity to:

Discover History
Celebrate Culture
Foster Literacy

Through this initiative, Taarifa continues its mission to empower the next generation of storytellers by grounding them in the power of information and the beauty of our collective past.

Inaugural TRS Heritage Library Tour: Destination Washington,

The Inaugural Taarifa Library Tour took flight with a powerful visit to the nation’s capital, offering our families an immersive experience at the intersection of literacy and legacy. This trip centered on two of Washington, D.C.’s most significant cultural pillars:

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
The National Museum of African American History and Culture

Book Signing with Author Angie Thomas

Taarifa Readers & Storytellers hosted a special evening with bestselling author Angie Thomas, the brilliant mind behind the groundbreaking novel The Hate U Give. Our young 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.

Annual TRS Kwanzaa Celebration 2025

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.

The National Great Black in Wax Museum Visit

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.

Inaugural TRS Kwanzaa Celebration

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

Unami-Lenape Living Tribe Pow Wow

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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