African American Read-In
Join the African American Read-In!
In celebration of Black History Month, The Thompson Writing Program and Duke University Libraries are hosting an African American Read-In event to bring the Duke community together to read, listen, and celebrate African American authors during Black History Month. The African American Read-In (AARI) is the most established US event dedicated to diversity in literature (NCTE). Come celebrate with us!
Where: Perk Café Patio (next to the Saladelia Cafe in Perkins Library) - Rain location: Bostock 127
Special thanks to the Language, Arts, & Media Program for their sponsorship!
- Date:
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Campus:
- West Campus
- Categories:
- Public Event
Interested in participating?
Connect with TWP: more info here.
If you'd like to be a reader, you may bring your own text as long as it centers the voice of Black writers from the US or other parts of the Americas. You may choose books, speeches, poems, or other texts and should plan to read for about 2-5 minutes per text. We will also have texts available to read at the event, so don't feel pressure to bring a reading.
We'll meet at the Perk Café Patio (next to the Saladelia Cafe in Perkins Library). If we have rain or a different weather event that prevents us from being outside, we will meet next door in Bostock 127 (1st floor).
