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Let’s Read: SEL Dallas Book Club – Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold

July 27 9:00 AM Free
Tar Beach

Enjoy a live book reading session of “Tar Beach” by Faith Ringgold. ” This story recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies above her apartment-building rooftop, the ‘tar beach’ of the title, looking down on 1939 Harlem. Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture. The spectacular artwork resonates with color and texture. Children will delight in the universal dream of mastering one’s world by flying over it.

Specialists from SEL Dallas will read aloud and facilitate social and emotional learning questions for learners during and following the book.

Readings will take place at 9am and 1pm via a secure Zoom link, which will be shared in your confirmation email.

You can purchase your own copy of the book from online book sellers or access digital copies from your local library.

Register HERE.