African American Read-In, 1 February | Event in Topeka | AllEvents

African American Read-In

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

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Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm

2.5 hours

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

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Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:30 pm (CST)

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, United States

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African American Read-In
Explore African American authors during Black History Month at the National African American Read-In (AARI) hosted by the Topeka Chapter of the Links, Incorporated.

The National AARI is a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering on African American books and authors. It 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. This initiative has reached more than 6 million participants around the world.

This cherished national read-in was introduced to Topeka by Topeka Chapter of the Links, Incorporated member and lifelong educator Beverly Caruthers Thompson, who passed away in 2022. The Links take great pride in honoring her legacy by continuing this 26-year tradition of celebrating the beauty of African American literature.

Links TOTAL Literacy Initiative is designed to uplift the community by fostering connection and growth through literacy programming.


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African American Read-In, 1 February | Event in Topeka | AllEvents
African American Read-In
Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm