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Tag: SXSW

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

Alvin Irby standing next to a book shelf infront of colorful wall with flowers. Text reads SXSW.
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