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In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, we

In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, we are proud to showcase Nafeesa Rahman, our Academic Program Manager for the 21st Century Community Learning Center, leading a special read-aloud of Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga. 📖✨
Through this beautifully written novel, Nafeesa shares a powerful story of identity, belonging, and resilience—uplifting the voices and experiences of the Arab American community. Thank you, Nafeesa, for bringing this important story to life for our students and community! 🌟
#ArabAmericanHeritageMonth #OtherWordsForHome #JasmineWarga #RepresentationMatters #ReadAloud #21stCCLC #Zone126 #CradleToCollegeToCareer

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, we kicked of

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, we kicked off the week with a dynamic Student Business Breakfast featuring Judson, one of Wells Fargo’s Managing Directors! 🌟📚💼
As our students prepare for the transition to college, learning the basics of financial education is critical for their long-term success. Thanks to Judson’s valuable insights, they are better equipped to make smart financial decisions for the future. 🎓💵
We are grateful to @WellsFargo for their partnership and dedication to investing in the next generation! 🙌
#FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialEducation #BusinessBreakfast #CollegeBound #EmpoweringYouth #Zone126 #CradleToCollegeToCareer

🌿✨ In honor of Earth Day and the arrival of

🌿✨ In honor of Earth Day and the arrival of spring, our Executive Director, Dr. Anju J. Rupchandani is back with another special read-aloud. 📚🌸
To mark this special day, Dr. R. is excited to read You Grow Girl by Rose Rossner, with beautiful illustrations by Nathalie Briscoe. 🌱🌷 This fun, girl-empowerment book is whimsical in weaving together special messages, including the names of plants, herbs, and nature, making it the perfect fit for the Spring season!
Check out the read-aloud as we head to Socrates Sculpture Park in the neighborhood to celebrate nature, growth, and the power of storytelling with us!
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@rose_rossner | @NathalieBriscoe | @SocratesPark
#EarthDay #YouGrowGirl #SpringHasSprung #StorytimeInNature #WeAreInTheZone #SocratesSculpturePark #CommunityConnection #BookLovers #CelebrateEarth 🌎🌷

🌸🚧 Spring is in the air, and so is a great

🌸🚧 Spring is in the air, and so is a great story! 📖✨
Here’s another wonderful read-aloud from our Director of After-School Programs at Long Island City High School, Janet Astudillo! This time, she’s sharing Construction Sites: Spring Delights—a fun, interactive lift-the-flap book that uncovers blooming flowers, waddling ducks, and all the exciting changes spring brings. 🦆🌼
Reading aloud sparks curiosity, imagination, and a love for learning! What’s your favorite springtime read? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️📚
#NationalReadAloudMonth #SpringReads #ConstructionSitesSpringDelights #ReadingIsFun #LiftTheFlap #StorytimeMagic #Zone126 #BuildingTheBrainMuscle

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