Since 1997 the Say It Loud! Readers and Writers provided an opportunity for youth ages 10-18 to participate in activities designed to enhance their appreciation for literature as a tool for personal, educational and career development. Over 3000 youth and adults have participated in numerous workshops and lectures at various venues sponsored by Say It Loud! Through your support and donation we can continue these very important projects.

"Mr. Oliver your presentation was informative, reflective of your vast experience and knowledge about books and literacy programs, particularly those for the young adult and teen reader.  Your remarks were particularly useful because we are beginning a literacy project for male students in middle school”. - Juanita G. Bass, Associate Professor of English, Fri Communications Scholar, LeMoyne-Owen College

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Nikki Finney and Jesmyn Ward
National Book Award 2011 Winners
Watch video
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18565428

Say It Loud! Readers and Writers
Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 20 to Friday, September 22, 2012
Congressional Black Caucus
Annual Legislative Conference
Author Pavilion Master of Ceremony
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Exhibit Hall E
Washington, DC 20009

Saturday, October 6th and 13th
The Write Approach Workshop
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Little Rock, AR 
$50 
RVSP and inquiries: info@speakloudly.com

Friday, November 16, 2012, 12:30 p.m.
National Council Teachers of English Annual Conference
Realizing the Dream: Strategic Literary Partnerships
Patrick Oliver panelist
MGM Grand Hotel Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
www.ncte.org

Social Change Agents

Cora Coleman- Dunham
Drummer, music producer and author
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qKIvDZqEAM

Dr. Bernard Harris
Astronaut, author and S.T.E.M. advocate
http://www.daring2dream.org/en-us/113/bernardharris.aspx

Dr. Billy Thomas
Vice Chancellor, UAMS Diversity and Inclusion
http://cda.uams.edu/?id=10753&sid=51

Jamel Shabazz
Photographer and author
http://jamelshabazz.com/