“We Read Wednesdays”

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Art Franklin reads  “Lil G faces the Brooklyn Bully”  by Glen Toby

Art Franklin reads “Lil G faces the Brooklyn Bully” by Glen Toby

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. reads  “Teammates”  by Peter Golenbock

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. reads “Teammates” by Peter Golenbock

Dr. Autum Jeter reads  “The Fresh Princess”  by Denene Miner

Dr. Autum Jeter reads “The Fresh Princess” by Denene Miner

Chief Nathaniel Rutledge reads  “Carson Chooses Forgiveness”  by Tony & Lauren Dungy

Chief Nathaniel Rutledge reads “Carson Chooses Forgiveness” by Tony & Lauren Dungy

Councilman Clinton Woods reads  “Duke Ellington:  The Piano Prince”  by Andrea Pinkney

Councilman Clinton Woods reads “Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince” by Andrea Pinkney

Dilleon from 95.7 Jamz reads  “The Roots of Rap”  by Carole Boston Weatherford

Dilleon from 95.7 Jamz reads “The Roots of Rap” by Carole Boston Weatherford

Devon Frazier from I See Me, Inc. reads  “We’re All Wonders”  by R.J. Palacio

Devon Frazier from I See Me, Inc. reads “We’re All Wonders” by R.J. Palacio

Roy S. Johnson from al.com reads  “

Roy S. Johnson from al.com reads “Why Do Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears: A West African Folktale” by Verna Aardema

Mei Mei Sun, activist and student at the  University of Southern California reads Ling-Li and the Phoenix Fairy: A Chinese Folktale adapted by Ellin Greene and illustrated by Zong-Zhou Wang

Mei Mei Sun, activist and student at the University of Southern California reads “Ling-Li and the Phoenix Fairy: A Chinese Folktale” adapted by Ellin Greene and illustrated by Zong-Zhou Wang

Kelli Solomon VP of Operations of  The Birmingham Urban League  reads

Kelli Solomon, VP of Operations of The Birmingham Urban League reads “The Evil Princess and the Brave Knight” by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

Eunice Elliott, author and comedian  reads her book

Eunice Elliott, author and comedian reads her book “So Much Love to Give”