Program Overview
The Around the Way Girls Book Club is for African-American/Black girls ages 8 to 13 years old that are interested in reading and writing. The program was implemented July 2019. Each book club participant receives FREE books to enhance their home library. This is funded by donations we receive. We want to enrich each participant’s comprehension level and support their academic achievement. Older or younger youth will be accepted depending on their reading needs.
Due to Coronavirus all meetings are by Zoom starting April 2020 until further notice. If a meeting or event will be in person there will be advance notice and social distancing and mask will be required.
Around the Way Girls Book Club is a space created for girls to read, write and discuss books that have been strategically chosen to not only spark an interest in reading but to spark an interest in themselves. We expose the participants to books that have stories they can relate to and see reflections of themselves.
We teach our young ladies about self-love, self-advocacy, social justice, creative writing, leadership, and healthy relationships and mindsets through Literacy.
Being able to identify yourself in books is crucial to keeping Black kids interested in reading, which is why Escape Velocity advocates for access to culturally diverse literacy books and resources.
Reading is the gatekeeper to functioning and succeeding academically, professionally, and civically. It’s important for Black kids and other kids of color, to have a higher reading and writing proficiency. We do this by teaching them how to read in the context of their identity and with a purpose; when we teach the why, young people will be eager to learn how.
Book Club Application
Parents/Guardians please complete the Book Club membership application for each participant you want to enroll in Around the Way Girls. There are four Sections – Intro, Parent/Guardian Info, Participant Info, Confirmation. Please complete one application for each participant. Thank you!
Fall 2024 – Sprint 2025 Session starts in October. Application is now open.
Book Club Meetings
Join us every Wednesday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm on Zoom. The participants read a book selection together and are encouraged to invite a friend as friends should encourage each other to read and thrive. Peace, Love and Literacy!
Donate
We are in our fourth year for Around the Way Girls Book Club. We would like to do some revolutionary things in regard to literacy with our program participants. Please donate whatever you can to help us with our goals.
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