Events


"The Allegheny County We Choose to Be" Sponsored by SEEKS/AIU
May
22

"The Allegheny County We Choose to Be" Sponsored by SEEKS/AIU

Message from the organizers: The session will be held on 5/22/24, from 9:30am - 1pm, at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (475 E. Waterfront Dr, Homestead, PA 15120). A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

This session is meant for anyone who cares about children in Allegheny County, including those of you who are participating in the Office of Child Development's 2023-24 SEL Communities of Practice (with families, higher education, elementary educators, school leaders, and early childhood educators), funded by SEEKS/AIU. 

RSVP for this event by click this link! https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KxLNIwaG2Azsay

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Pop Up @ Shady Lane
Apr
23

Pop Up @ Shady Lane

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Pitt P.E.E.R. Program Partnership at Pittsburgh Mifflin (K-8)
Mar
11

Pitt P.E.E.R. Program Partnership at Pittsburgh Mifflin (K-8)

We had such a fun time at Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK-8! Through our partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Office of Engagement and Community Affair’s P.E.E.R. Program each student walked away with high quality/ dream inspiring book!

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August Wilson Community Day
Mar
9

August Wilson Community Day

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Pittsburgh Public Schools: Black Man Read
Feb
29
to Mar 2

Pittsburgh Public Schools: Black Man Read

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Pittsburgh Miller African Center Academy Read Aloud & Book Fair with the Pitt Football Team
Feb
23

Pittsburgh Miller African Center Academy Read Aloud & Book Fair with the Pitt Football Team

Pittsburgh Miller African Center Academy Book Fair

This book fair was sponsored by the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs at Pittsburgh Miller

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Ellis Black History Month Celebration
Feb
15

Ellis Black History Month Celebration

We had an amazing time at The Ellis School ‘s Black History Month Program! It was great connecting with old and new friends! Thank you to the Ellis Parent Association for extending an invitation to us!!!!

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Ellis School Black History Month  Assembly
Feb
2
to Feb 20

Ellis School Black History Month Assembly

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Parent Engagement Tour:                        West Liberty Elementary
Apr
13

Parent Engagement Tour: West Liberty Elementary

Parent Engagement Tour: West Liberty Elementary

The Parent Engagement Tour was done in conjunction with Neighborhood Learning Alliance.

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Sports Day Sponsored by Pitt Serves
Apr
11

Sports Day Sponsored by Pitt Serves

Sports Day Sponsored by Pitt Serves

PittServes, The Corner, and The Young Dreamers' Bookstore’ teamed up for a fun filled Sports Day at the University of Pittsburgh’s Dome. During the event, I read an inspirational book titled Happy Dreamer and facilitated an exercise where students reflected on their dreams.  At the end of the event, students selected to books that will inspire them to pursue and advance their dreams!

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Pop Up @ Shady Lane
Mar
29

Pop Up @ Shady Lane

  • Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh, East Liberty, 130 S Whitfield St (map)
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Dreaming with the Authors
Mar
25

Dreaming with the Authors

  • Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh, East Liberty, 130 S Whitfield St (map)
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The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore in partnership with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, presents Dreaming with Authors featuring Pittsburgh author Kelly Starling Lyons. This event will kick-off with an introduction to the author followed by an overview of her works including Miles Lewis Book King of the Ice, Jada Jones Book Series, Sing a Song, My Hands Tell a Story, and Ty Travels Book Series. Mrs. Starling Lyons will then read her award-winning book My Hands Tell a Story.


Following the presentation and reading, Mrs. Lyons will participate in a short Q&A session with the audience, moderated by Dr. Nosakhere Griffin-EL, and items will be available for purchase onsite at a pop-up The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore.

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