Stories That Shapes Us: Our Stories, Our Future

Stories That Shape Us is a joyful family literacy series designed for children from birth through age 8 and the adults who care for them. Families will explore culturally affirming books, participate in engaging literacy activities, receive take-home learning resources, and discover meaningful ways to support early learning and school readiness. Each gathering offers a welcoming space for families to read, play, learn, and celebrate the stories that shape our identities, communities, and futures. Families may attend one event or join us for the entire series. Our Stories, Our Future, the culminating gathering of the Stories That Shape Us family literacy series. Families will celebrate the stories, cultures, traditions, and experiences that help children understand who they are and imagine who they can become. The event will include culturally affirming books, family literacy activities, school-readiness resources, and take-home learning materials. This welcoming experience is designed for children from birth through age 8 and their families. Registration is encouraged. Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: incYOU Resource Foundation, Inc., 616 E 185th St, Cleveland, OH 44119