Confidence in Our Stories: 2023 African American Read-In

Oakland Schools is proud to host author Derrick Barnes and illustrator/author Vanessa Brantley Newton as our guests for this year’s African American Read-In. These award winning authors have a vast […]
One Lit Summer

One Lit Summer is a Summer Literacy Celebration and Resource Fair. Throughout the summer Pontiac READS! will be presenting 1 Lit Summer in subsidized housing complexes throughout the city. Our […]
One Lit Summer

One Lit Summer is a Summer Literacy Celebration and Resource Fair. Throughout the summer Pontiac READS! will be presenting 1 Lit Summer in subsidized housing complexes throughout the city. Our […]
Pontiac Leaders ARE READERS!

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Cuddle Up and Read – Valentine’s Day Edition

We are excited to Announce our Next fun Giveaway for Pontiac Based Families! Beginning February 7th, Families can register to win a “Cuddle Up and Read” Book Box full of […]
Happy MLK Day!

We have created a coloring page for our Pontiac READS! Families to complete together in honor of MLK Day! We have also posted one just for parents who may need […]
African American Read-In

The National African American Read-In is a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering African American books and authors. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the […]