Media centers may distribute special student passes to check-out books. Plan to read sub-units that focus on African American literature to augment regular reading instruction. Offer Sustained Silent Reading sessions throughout the entire school by everyone, including visitors. Allow upper grade level students to read to lower grade-level classes. Exhibit activities featuring African American authors.
Plan interclass reading bowls and quiz bowls.
Roleplay qualities of virtuous characters. Plan a character masquerade day. Plan interdiciplinary reading activities, e.g. reading literature related to different disciplines. Create historical calendars. Prepare display cases for different grade levels.