Bethel's Byrd's Books Explores Recent Black History Lit For Youth

BETHEL, CT— From Byrd's Books: As an educator, parent, history buff, or avid reader, do you want to know more about the most recent literary voices speaking to the African-American experience that are aimed at our youth? You may want to consider expanding your library with such books as Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome, a debut historical novel about the Great Migration and a boy who discovers Chicago's postwar South Side and the poetry of Langston Hughes. You can do so on Tuesday, May 21st, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, when Byrds Books invites back Bethel educator and children's literature consultant, Robert A. Zupperoli, to present an insightful talk and slide presentation to help you uncover the newest and award-winning books for young audiences that focus on black history in the United States.

The event is free and open to all. To add to your classroom or home library, a special 25% off sale will be featured on selected titles for attendees. You can register here. Byrd's Books is located at 178 Greenwood Avenue, adjacent to The Toy Room and the nearby landmarked Opera House, across the street from the Bethel Public Library.

Byrd's Books is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sundays 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Byrd's Books' new location has on-street parking. Municipal parking is available at the Bethel Public Library across the street and the "Old Train Station" which is where Broken Symmetry now resides. There are private lots nearby. For more information, go to byrdsbooks.com or call (203) 730 BYRD (2973).