

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: African American Read-In + Family Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The annual African American Read-In + Family Day will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at Piedmont Arts. The event is FREE, and all ages are welcome.

?️Griot Fred Motley will entertain with folktales.
?Kuumba West African Dance Company will share traditional folklore through song, music, and dance.
?️Kids can create a free craft with the Teen Arts Council.
?Enjoy free snacks and drinks.
?Enter to win door prizes from the Piedmont Arts Guild.
?Share your favorite books during the Read-In.

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This event is held in conjunction with the National African American Read-In, a groundbreaking initiative that encourages communities to read together, with a focus on African American books and authors. The initiative was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. It has reached more than six million participants around the world.

Sponsored by Brightspeed and Carter Bank.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/martinsville/african-american-read-in-family-day/200029468171827
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, black-history-month, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 39

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Martinsville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24112
- **lat**: 36.68451
- **long**: -79.86638
- **full address**: 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24112

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Piedmont Arts (https://allevents.in/org/piedmont-arts/1450016)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24112
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Piedmont Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, black-history-month, kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about African American Read-In + Family Day ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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