Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosts Midwest Impact Day of Service Carnival Book Fair Sept. 30
The Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is hosting its annual Midwest Impact Day of Service on Saturday, Sept. 30.
To make an even more significant impact across its service area, the carnival book fairs, which are free and open to the public, will be held in three locations.
Stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St. in Aurora; Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road in Bolingbrook; and Eisenhower Park, 700 Speechley Blvd. in Hillside.
The Midwest Impact Day of Service Carnival Book Fair has all the fun of a traditional carnival but with the intellectual and cultural enrichment of a book fair, creating an engaging and educational vibe that will appeal to all participants, from individuals to families.
Attendees can explore books about people of color, women, and girls. Various activities and educational resources will bridge the gap between literacy and entertainment.
Literary workshops on writing and publishing and meaningful discussions on voting, book banning, and African-American history will educate and stimulate the mind.
Storytelling sessions will provide an immersive environment, and book-themed arts, crafts, and games inspired by popular books will provide educational fun for children of all ages.
The Midwest Impact Day of Service Carnival Book Fair promotes literacy and a love for reading and encourage community interaction, cultural exchange, and artistic expression.
The Delta Sigma Theta is sisterhood comprised of primarily Black, college-educated women who consider issues impacting the Black community and confront the challenges of African Americans and, hence, all Americans. The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the "Five-Point Programmatic Thrusts": economic development, educational development, international awareness, physical and mental health, and social action. It was founded 110 years ago on Jan. 13, 1913, by 22 young women studying at Howard University.
Learn more at dstglenellyn.org orfacebook.com/GEAACDST.