Celebrating African American authors and a love of reading at Newtown Elementary
Lindsey Anderson, author of “Be The Change,” reads to Newtown Elementary students.Dr. Shirann Lewis reads to Newtown Elementary students.
Newtown Elementary School recently held its first African American Read-In Day.
Guests helped the school promote a culture of literacy by reading books to students. Among the visitors were guest authors, community members, Virginia Beach City Public Schools senior leadership, principals and assistant principals. A wall display helped students learn about notable authors of books, poetry and music.
Lacy Davis, the school’s library media specialist, was the curator of the culturally diverse collection of books. Here’s a sampling:
“Mae. C Jemison” by Meg Pincus
“I Am Every Good Thing” by Derrick Barnes
“We Are Here” by Tami Charles
“All Because You Matter” by Tami Charles
“Jordyn Discovers” by Jordyn Taylor
“I Can Do Hard Things” by Gabi Garcia
“Time for Time” by Sherry Jackson (author)
“Daddy Dressed Me” by Ava Gardner and Michael Gardner
“Harlem at Four” by Michael Datcher
Staff members at the school look forward to seeing distinguished guests again next year.
Dr. Tamika Singletary-Johnson, principal of Larkspur Middle School, discuses a book with Newtown Elementary students.School Board member Jessica Owens, City Councilwoman Jennifer Rouse and former School Board member Sharon Felton with Newtown principal Mikelle WilliamsDepartment of School Leadership staff members Drs. Shiranna Lewis and Crystal Wilkerson with Newtown principal Mikelle WilliamsChief of Schools Matthew Delaney with a Newtown Elementary student
The coordinators of the African American Read-InLacy Davis, the school’s library media specialist, was the curator of the culturally diverse collection of books.Community member Frances HarveyLandstown Elementary teacher Sherry Jackson visited Newtown Elementary for the African American Read-In.Newtown Elementary teacher Shari Williams reads to students.Executive Director of Student Support Services Robert Jamison with Dr. Tamika Singletary-Johnson, principal of Larkspur Middle SchoolPastor Terron Rodgers was one of the guest readers at Newtown Elementary.
