Reading So Lit Summer 2025
Inspiring Black and Brown boys to read during the summer and beyond!
Reading So Lit Summer 2025 July 7th – August 1st
Reading So Lit Summer is a virtual 2-week reading identity exploration program that helps Black and Brown boys (ages 6-8) explore, discover, and express their reading preferences. This innovative program uses relatable youth instructors, interactive virtual lessons, and hands-on reading activities to increase boys’ vocabularies and to inspire them to read for fun.
We hire and train male high school students of color (ages 16-18) to serve as reading role models. These youth instructors lead fun 1-hour virtual reading explorations twice a week with a class of 10 boys. Certified teachers observe each program session and provide coaching to youth instructors throughout the program.
Program Cost: FREE
Program Days and Times
Session 1
Dates: July 7th – July 17th
Schedule: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs
Times: 10am – 11am or 12pm – 1pm
Session 2
Dates: July 21st – July 31st
Schedule: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs
Times: 10am – 11am or 12pm – 1pm
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Program Framework
Culturally Responsive
Integrates the interests and lived experiences of diverse children and communities.
Social-emotional Learning
Invites kids to explore their personal reading preferences and those of their peers.
Imaginative Play
Uses modeling and imaginative play to support equitable and inclusive learning experiences.