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Meet the Writers marks 11 years of author visits across Bronx schools
Summary
Michelle Weissman, executive director of Meet the Writers Incorporated, discussed the program's 11th year, its bilingual author events, a Student's Choice Award visit from Angela Chante in March, and said the program has reached about 60,000 students from 3K through 12th grade.
Michelle Weissman, executive director of Meet the Writers Incorporated, told BronxNet’s Open that the literacy program will return to Highbridge Green School in March and will continue expanding author visits across Bronx schools.
"We've reached 60,000 students so far," Weissman said, summarizing the program's reach since its founding. She said Meet the Writers began 11 years ago in the Highbridge section of the Bronx and has since grown into a school network serving elementary through high school students.
The program pairs…
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