The annual African American Read-In and Family Day will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, at Piedmont Arts.

Guests are invited to participate in a public read-aloud. Participants should bring a book, story, or poem by a favorite African American author to share with the group.

Members of Piedmont Arts’ Teen Arts Council will provide a free craft for children, and the Piedmont Arts Guild will give away door prizes. Snacks will be available.

This event is held in conjunction with the National African American Read-In. This groundbreaking initiative encourages communities to read together, with a focus on African American books and authors. The initiative was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. It has reached more than six million participants worldwide.

Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.

Sponsored by Brightspeed and Carter Bank.