Boston Literacy Day: A celebration of expression

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Hours:	1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Learn Something

Join us for a fun-filled day of literacy at the Mary J Harris Foundation: LITeracy Day!

This exciting event will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Roxbury Public Library 149 Dudley Street, Boston, MA 02119.

A Glimpse Into Saturday's Agenda:

During the day, there will be a wide variety of activities, from book readings from local authors to performances from musicians including Open Mic segments to share your talent or tell a story.

⚕️Free Health Screenings from the Family Van - a program of Harvard Medical School

💄It's no secret that makeup and skincare are popular topics.

Hear from Robin Harris Founder of Elisheva Cosmetics, Licensed Esthetician, and Professional Make-up Artist during our beauty literacy segment.

The deeper, more meaningful aspects of makeup and skin care.

In order to fully understand and appreciate the literacy of Hip-Hop, it is important to look at the genre through a critical lens.

Hear from renowned Author and Journalist Dart Adams as we discuss his work and Hip-hop literacy.

We have even more Authors, Educators, and Performers to be announced!

📚 Continue the power of literacy by giving a book to a stranger at our community book exchange.

🏆 By registering you are automatically entered into our raffle for event tickets, gift cards, and more - HERE!

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