Read Art Loud - We Put the FUN in Fundamentals

Read Art Loud

Teaching Artist Yarnell Ball

Reading "The Lorax"

Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center

Who we are

*Albright, L.K. (2002). Engaging adolescents in learning through picture book read-alouds in content areas. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 45, 418-428.

*Lennox, S. (2013). Interactive Read-Alouds-An Avenue for Enhancing Children’s Language for Thinking and Understanding.

Early Childhood Educational Journal, 41, 381-389

*Silverstein, L., & Layne, S. (2010). Defining arts integration. The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, 1-10.

Driven by the urgent need to address declining literacy rates and the absence of opportunities for meaningful self-expression through art, Read Art Loud originated in Flint and Highland Park, Michigan. This initiative officially gained recognition as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on January 13, 2022.

Facilitated by experienced and caring teaching artists dedicated to empowering the voices of our children and youth, our Read Art Loud enrichment programs leverage the proven benefits of reading aloud and engaging in performing arts activities.

MISSION

Whether engaged in short or long-term partnerships, OUR MISSION is to collaborate with educational and community organizations to provide our children and youth with flexible and impactful in-person and online read aloud enrichment activities that improve literacy and foster lasting positive social change.