what is Read About It?

Read About It is a web series created by Cultured Books that brings books to life through literary based field trips throughout Tampa Bay!

Check out our trailer for the pilot episode, Read About: Art.

 
 

Children learn when they have positive experiences that are enhanced by personal and cultural context. However, without culturally responsive learning opportunities, children are left on empty and unable to incorporate this key achievement factor into their arsenal.
We recognize the truth that children who are underexposed to representative media are less likely to see themselves in places of power. Read About It is a children’s television series featuring representative literary arts within our community and connects audiences with literary resources supporting each episode specific themes. The show is packed with lessons improving learners’ vocabularies, engaging them in meaningful literary conversations, and encouraging positive perspectives on creative careers. 📚

🎬Support us in changing the way Black people and People of Color are portrayed in media!

📚Support us in sharing positive + uplifting stories about Black people and People of Color!

✨Support us in creating Read About It! a Reading Rainbow for #genz

If you’re interested in investing in Read About It please email us at:

stpetereads@culturedbooks.org

press


 

“St. Pete’s Cultured Books launches literacy-minded ‘Reading Rainbow’ style web series.”


— Creative Loafing


 

“A show about books is any book lover’s dream! Cultured Books in St. Pete brought the concept for a literacy based show called ‘Read About It’ to life.”

— Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

“Beautiful Black children reading my booooook. Send help!”

— Kimberley Drew


 

“In so many ways books are gateways to new perspectives, circumstances and philosophies. Reading is an exercise to grow your empathy, and I can only imagine Read About It will have a similar lasting impact on the audience it reaches.”

— i love the burg

“My dad always told me, you won’t know if you don’t ask,” Hollaway said. “This year has shown me you can count on your community.”

— Tampa Bay Times