The Rochester Black Authors Association

Teachers, the BIG day is almost here — the first day of the BOOK IT! School Program starts TOMORROW!

Enrollment for the School Program is still open through Friday, October 3rd — don’t miss your chance to join!

To make the most of your experience, be sure to check out the User Guide and FAQs first. They’re packed with answers and tips to help you get started smoothly before reaching out for support.

We can’t wait to kick off another amazing year of reading with you and your students!

Tomorrow is also our 41st Anniversary, Thank You for supporting BOOK IT! For 41 years and helping us spread the joy of reading!

RBAA has received grants from Wegmans and Rochester Area Community Foundation. Thank you for supporting our pilot program, Bridging the Gap!

Are you a young person in Rochester with ideas to improve our community? Enter our Scholarship Essay Competition and share your vision for change!

This year’s theme is:
“From Challenges to Change, Youth Solutions for a Better Rochester!”

Prizes for the top 3 winners include a scholarship, school supplies, and a laptop!

Applications are now due by June 20th.

For more information, scan the QR code on the flyer or contact us:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.abcinfo.org/2025-youth-essay-contest/
📞 585-325-5116

Let your voice be heard and get rewarded for your ideas!!

RBAA is collaborating with and Clianda Florence to deliver our Bridging the Gap: Summer Learning Loss Program. Thank you for the grant to launch our pilot program!

Calling all children's authors!
Is your book a game-changer for young readers?
Submit now to the 2025 Black Authors Matter Children's Book Awards and you could be crowned a finalist or winner!
Learn more at www.blackauthorsmatterbookawards.com

Sunday, May 4th is National Black Authors Day. Here are some ways you can celebrate:
1) Purchase a book by a Black author
2) Read a book by a Black author
3) Visit a Black bookstore
4) Share a quote by a Black author
5) Shout out a Black author on social media
6) Plan an event for Black authors
7) Select a book by a Black author for your book club

Special thanks to Rochester Area Community Foundation for awarding Rochester Black Authors Association a grant for our Bridging the Gap program. Our program will address summer learning loss for middle school students.

ATTN: Authors

If you're looking for a vending opportunity to showcase your books, look no further! Contact Paulie https://www.facebook.com/firstclass.paulie?mibextid=ZbWKwL for more
information!

We're Searching for Board and Committee Members

This afternoon we have a table to the United Way Volunteer and Board Fair.

We're looking for a volunteer to fill the treasure role for our board.

We also need a volunteer fundraising manager, a social media manager, and a planning manager.

Experience in the not for-profit sector is appreciated but not required.

You do not have to be an author to join our board or committee. (If you are an author, you get a table at the Expo for free!)

Ready and able to join our team?

Send your resume to [email protected] -- subject line VOLUNTEER INTEREST.

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