Black Authors Hall of Fame featured at Centenary University’s Annual Literacy Conference
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – Works from inductees to the Black Authors Hall of Fame will feature prominently at Centenary University’s Annual Literacy Conference.
Educators will learn how to enrich every curriculum with works by writers from Africa, the Caribbean, South America and the United States.
The Black Authors Hall of Fame honors authors, poets, and playwrights who are using their genius to inspire change, document the human experience, and mobilize movements, and especially to inspire students to embrace literacy. Students can explore a variety of cultures and experiences.
Founder of the Black Authors Hall of Fame, Alice M. James, has curated a selection of literary works that educators can use as teaching tools.
Participating authors include:
- Andrene Bonner
- Dawn Forrester Price
- Dora Owusu
- Clarence Haynes
- Crystel Patterson
- Judith Annique Francois
- Maudelyne Maxineau-Gedeon
“It is an honor to share the works of authors who capture history and culture as we highlight the importance of representation in literature and promoting literacy, said Alice M. James. “I am very excited how this literature promotes pride in culture and origin.”
The conference theme, Equitable Literacy Instruction for All Learners, will focus on teaching educators about evidence-based practices that support equitable instruction. The conference will feature sessions that highlight best teaching practices and literature from around the globe.
This event will be held on June 7th from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Centenary University in Hackettstown, Centenary University’s School of Education and Humanities is a leader in degree and non-degree programs for innovative educators.
