Supports literacy by connecting inspiring authors with students in New York City schools
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“Thank you Meet the Writers for caring so deeply about getting books into students’ hands.” — Angela Hargrove, Librarian
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2024 • Publishers Weekly: Women's Media Group to honor Marie Dutton Brown, We Need Diverse Books, and more including Michele Weisman from Meet the Writers. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=4551 •OPEN Monday: Host Doctor Bob Lee sits down with Michele Weisman, Executive Director, Meet the Writers Inc., as she sheds light on the work that her organization is doing to foster a love of reading in New York City students. https://youtu.be/mEyB0Cja3FA
2023 • On Tour with Renée Watson: Watson kicked off her tour in New York City, visiting two schools—P.S. 89 in the Bronx and P.S. 15 in Brooklyn—with Meet the Writers, a nonprofit group that brings diverse authors and artists to N.Y.C. schools. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/93829-on-tour-with-ren-e-watson.html?oly_enc_id=9807F4405278I8D • End Book Deserts: So all kids have access to books and reading culture. Podcast with Dr. Molly Ness to kick off the new school year. #endbookdeserts https://www.endbookdeserts.com/podcast/episode/2c44c1d6/meet-the-writers •OPEN Bx Rx Monday: Michele Weisman, Founder and Executive Director, Meet the Writers, Inc., joins host Doctor Bob Lee to highlight an important milestone that her organization is celebrating (8 years!) https://youtu.be/4_C4qhVMbgg
2021 •Elevate: Podcast with hosts Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice: Commit to Creating a Difference https://pod.co/elevate-valda-ford-rochelle-rice/commit-to-creating-a-difference-michele-weisman •OPEN Bx Rx Monday: Interview with host Doctor Bob Lee: Connecting Students and Writers Through Technology https://youtu.be/IPtU8DM2wvI
