Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the Occasion of its 32nd Annual African American Children's Book Fair.

Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 32nd Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. WHEREAS, With a reported double-digit illiteracy rate in Philadelphia - the need never ceases to draw attention to the urgency of giving children access to books that will empower, enrich, and enlighten them on their literary journey. If you can’t read, you can’t succeed. The African American Children’s Book Project understands that a literate population is a working, goal-oriented population thus benefiting all; and WHEREAS The African American Children's Book Project (AACBP), which was founded in 1992, was created to promote and preserve children’s literature written by and about Black Americans. To achieve these efforts The African American Children’s Book Project collaborates with authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, educators, librarians, consumers, and corporate entities committed to promoting literacy. B ooks can change lives - especially when young readers see their images in the reading materials; and WHEREAS The African American Children’s Book Project understands that reading is a personal experience, and access and choice are one of the hallmarks of their programming. Their stellar youth programs include book fairs; book signings; workshops; I Read To See Me program (author/illustrator virtual/in-school visits); educating consumers on trends/resources in youth literature; Guidance on establishing home libraries; and advocacy in…