

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: African American Read-In at Oak Park Preparatory Academy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Registration required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5idHIYsAFnK89UdtjZWr27dvKF6SDVRnooLxdt5Q11b6LSA/viewform

Oakland Schools in partnership with Oak Park Schools and Oak Park Library is proud to host author Kwame Alexander as our guest for this year's African American Read-In. Kwame Alexander is a celebrated, multi-award-winning American poet, author, and literacy advocate known for his rhythmic, engaging books for young people, including the Newbery Medal-winning novel in verse The Crossover and the Caldecott-winning The Undefeated, who also serves as an Emmy-winning producer and Executive Producer for the Disney+ series The Crossover, passionate about fostering reading through his workshops and non-profits. 

Please join us for a family fun evening of:
Engaging Family Literacy Activities
Prizes
Library Card Sign Up Station
Basket for Raffle
Bookmark Decor Supplies &amp; Book Lists
DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!

The first 500 Oakland County households who register will receive a copy of one of Kwame Alexander's books.   

Date: Thursday February 26, 2026
Time:  5:00 - 7:00 pm 
Location: Oak Park Preparatory Academy (OPPA)
                  Media Center
                  23261 Scotia Rd
                  Oak Park, MI 48237
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-park/african-american-read-in-at-oak-park-preparatory-academy/200029554610832
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5idHIYsAFnK89UdtjZWr27dvKF6SDVRnooLxdt5Q11b6LSA/viewform?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=oak+park-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oak Park
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 23261 Scotia Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237-6804, United States
- **lat**: 42.46228
- **long**: -83.17529
- **full address**: 23261 Scotia Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237-6804, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Oak Park Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/oak-park-public-library/19229113)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 23261 Scotia Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237-6804, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Oak Park Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about African American Read-In at Oak Park Preparatory Academy ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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