May’s theme is AFFIRM.

We’ll begin with a morning grounding followed by a reading of I Affirm Me: The ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids by Nyasha Williams, illustrated by Sóf'ya Glushkó conclude with a poetry workshop.

May's BLC is sponsored in part by the You Good? campaign in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

*Visiting Literacy Artists : Yuki Jackson and LaTreca Ali

*The Art of Literacy Residence Program is produced with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts, Creative Pinellas and the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners.