Read Across America Books Over Bullets

Presented by the Ayanna J. McAllister Legacy Foundation, this special Thursday Therapy episode celebrates Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’s birthday by promoting literacy as a tool for violence prevention. Hosts Marcy Trueheart and Tyreese McAllister welcome African American authors Alicia Dalton, Joe Braxton, and others to discuss their children’s books centered on themes of forgiveness, empathy, and healing from trauma.The event highlights the foundation’s initiatives, including scholarships, a basketball tournament, gun lock distribution, and a STEM program—all aimed at reducing gun violence and empowering communities. This powerful conversation emphasizes the importance of black representation in literature and the role of education in shaping a safer future.