LEON COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) - On Sunday, Tallahassee community members learned about the history of African American literature in honor of Black History month.
The traditional community read-in is about celebrating black literature and learning about how it impacts society, but it also encourages you to pick up a good book.
The goal was to shine light on African American authors and encourage diversity.
That's why dozens of children and adults, including Vivian Wilson, wanted to be a part of it.
"I love reading African American books. I love reading our African American poets,' said Wilson.
And on Sunday she read poems from her favorite writer, Maya Angelou
Wilson chose the poems to send a message of unity and understanding.
"We need help. We need each other and we can reach out and touch somebody's hand. Make this world a better place like Maya Angelou would've wanted and all the other African American writers," said Wilson.
Wilson says there is something special about getting wrapped up in a story that can touch so many people lives. All while celebrating the past.
This event had been a community tradition for more than 15 years.
