Rereading Exodus along the Anacostia: some lessons of cross river dialogue, now available as ebook and paperback. For those local to DC, print copies are also available through Charnice Milton Community Bookstore. Contact WeLuvBooks for details. Use biblical tales to address oppression and envision new ways to get ourselves -- all of us -- outContinue reading "New Lens for Addressing Oppression"
National Press Club Honors Milton
The 44th Annual National Press Club Awards Dinner on July 28 recognized many journalists, including the late Charnice Milton. In Charnice's memory, her parents, Ken and Francine McClenton, and her editor, Andrew Lightman of Capital Community News, were acknowledged, and the bookstore established in her name was recognized. In addition to Charnice Milton, honorees includedContinue reading "National Press Club Honors Milton"
Most Literate, Most Challenged
From We Act Radio's Education Town Hall: Washington has been declared the "most literate" city in the U.S. since 2010. Meanwhile, DC also has areas with illiteracy rates close to 50%, and a "book desert" where 830 children would need to share one age-appropriate book for sale. Hear from Dr. John W. Miller, author ofContinue reading "Most Literate, Most Challenged"
Book Deserts and Their Effects
Book deserts "may seriously constrain young children’s opportunities to come to school ready to learn," says professor Susan B. Neuman, lead author of a study which included several neighborhoods in the District. [(USC Emeritus Professor) Steven] Kashen reports that book access and poverty are related but separate. On the one hand, “Children who liveContinue reading "Book Deserts and Their Effects"
Art of Activism Book Launch
Book launch for Art of Activism, sponsored by We Act Radio and CMCB, recorded.
The Underground Railroad Advance Screening
Charnice Milton Community Bookstore is thrilled to partner with Amazon Prime Video to host a special advance virtual screening and panel discussion of Academy-Award winning director Barry Jenkins’ upcoming Amazon Original limited series, The Underground Railroad, an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer-Prize winning novel. Virtual screening/discussion is May 13, 7 p.m. ET. Contact ProjectManager@weluvbooks.org forContinue reading "The Underground Railroad Advance Screening"
Put Books Into Young Hands, Grow Community
Help Charnice Milton Community Bookstore put books into the hands of local children. Support events fostering literacy, love of books and reading, and inter-generational conversation. Help us share our newest publication, The Great Kite, which promotes imagination around community building. $300 provides a short workshop for a child or all-age group, a general book give-away,Continue reading "Put Books Into Young Hands, Grow Community"
CMCB’s First Book Released
The Great Kite now available for sale is the inaugural offering of our publication program.
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