Tag: Diverse Authors

Fun Reads & Football: Inspiring Change With The National Football League

Wednesday February 7, 2024, Barbershop Books partnered with the National Football League (NFL) and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD) to launch the Barbershop Books program in Las Vegas. Microsoft supported the event by providing various technology needs for the launch. Commissioner Roger Goodell and over 20 NFL Legends were among the notable attendees … Continued

Ad Astra Media and Barbershop Books are Leading the Charge in Diverse Storytelling

Do you remember the book that inspired you to pursue your dreams, perhaps a story that ignited your imagination or a character who resonated with your own experiences? Books are powerful tools that have the ability to shape our perspectives, and as such, it’s crucial to ensure they reflect the diversity of our world. However, … Continued

Fostering Community Through Stories

On June 23rd, The Equity Project School hosted a vibrant Spring into Literacy Day event, dedicated to promoting a love for reading and empowering young minds. Families and students gathered for an enriching day filled with literary activities and discussions. Program Manager Yami Guzman and Program Coordinator Melody Castillo engaged with families about the Barbershop … Continued

Promoting Healthy Emotions and Coping Skills Through Children’s Literature

Written by Dr. Melissa Munro Boyd, Clinical Psychologist and Children’s Book Author As a psychologist, I am always looking for ways to teach my three young children about their emotions and ways to be aware of their thoughts and feelings. Understanding emotions is key to strengthening a child’s ability to cope and regulate stressors in … Continued

Big news from Echoing Green 🌎

We are delighted to announce our founder and Chief Reading Inspirer, Alvin Irby, has been selected as an Echoing Green Fellowship Finalist and is included in their Social Impact Talent Report! Alvin is tremendously honored to join this group of exceptional global leaders dedicated to creating a brighter, more equitable future. 🌍✨ Read the report … Continued

SXSW EDU 2023

Early March 2023 Barbershop Books Founder and Chief Reading Inspirer, Alvin Irby, attended SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas. Alvin participated in a panel titled Building Literacy Access for Black Boys where he discussed the factors that influence reading development and the importance of access to culturally-relevant content to improve reading interest and enhance the reading … Continued

The Barbershop Books E-Library: Empowering Black and Brown Authors to Inspire Young Readers

In today’s digital age, e-books and online libraries have become increasingly popular. The internet makes it possible for people to access a vast collection of books and literature from the comfort of their own homes. Just like adults, children possess varying reading preferences, and some tend to be drawn towards electronic books and digital reading … Continued

We made it to the Discovery Round of the VITAL Prize Challenge! 🎉

We are excited to announce that Barbershop Books’ Reading So Lit Program has advanced to the Discovery Round of the VITAL Prize Challenge! The VITAL Prize Challenge is a multiphase challenge that supports teams developing learning technologies to build K-12 learning innovations for adoption nationwide. This $6 million prize challenge, administered by Digital Promise, is … Continued