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Volunteers Needed for Embrace the Dream Read-Aloud and Craft Events

A Celebration of Black History Month, Diverse Characters and the Power of Reading to Break Down Barriers

Planning is in process for this year's fourth annual Embrace the Dream programming hosted by the NMC Library and co-sponsored by the DEIB Committee and Student Life. We anticipate reaching 150 or more children during this year's events.

In addition to the Blair Elementary fourth graders who will read & craft with their NMC Mentors, approximately 65 Traverse Heights Elementary fourth and fifth graders will participate in classroom events facilitated by NMC Volunteers (hopefully including YOU!), and another 30–40 children ages 3–12 are expected to participate the Read Aloud and Craft Night hosted in the library. The books have been selected with an eye for great stories and diverse characters and are written and illustrated by Black authors and artists. In addition to a read-aloud with our volunteers, each child will complete a craft and receive their own copy of the book to keep.

We have many young people to reach this year and we need many volunteers to make it happen. We are counting on NMC employees, students, alumni, and Foundation members to turn out in large numbers to ensure this program series' success. To that end, please use the 2025 Embrace the Dream Read-Aloud & Craft Event Series Volunteer Form to volunteer for one or more of the events. Also, please share this volunteer opportunity with colleagues, students, and other NMC community members and encourage them to volunteer too!

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