Often one person reads aloud for a short period of time, then all read silently from selections brought to the Read-In. Consider using residence halls, university centers, auditoriums, or classrooms. Discussion may follow.
Groups choose to either host or join read-ins local schools, churches, community centers.
Character sketches or book reviews are developed to emphasize program themes. Art contests are conducted, depicting scenes, characters, ideas from books, missions or goals of the organization. African American writers, novice and professional, read from their works. A chain-listing of favorite books by African American authors are displayed in corridors or on office bulletin boards. Reading selections are used as a prompt to begin discussion of select issues, or the host organization plans a public forum with panel discussion and dialogue with participants.