Newark Reads Under the Stars | Newark News

Newark’s eighth annual “Reading Under the Stars” lights up Ivy Hill Park on August 5th, turning night into a magical reading adventure for kids and families. Free books, food, and stories from acclaimed authors like Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and Marley Dias — plus surprise appearances by Mayor Baraka and Emmy-winning reporter Phil Taitt — make this more than just an event: it’s a citywide commitment to literacy, trauma recovery, and cultural representation. Powered by the Office of Comprehensive Community Education and dozens of local partners, it’s designed to spark lifelong love for reading — one story at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e515ca97d0b94dfc