African American Read-In Monday Marathon

The annual African American Read-In at Penn State Altoona will take place on Monday, Feb. 23, in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. This year’s theme is Black Female Celebrity.

“Monday Marathon,” an open mic event held in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Center, will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Readings and lectures will take place celebrating African American female celebrity. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to drop in throughout the day to participate or listen.

Participants are asked to sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AAAF2CA6FDCF8-61775639-aari#/ for a time slot and may bring something of their own choosing or select from a variety of books that will be available at the event. Readers will also receive a free t-shirt with the 2026 Read-In logo on it while supplies last.