Young children attending the Newtown High School Students Advocating For Diversity and Equity (SADE) club April 23 Read Aloud event at C.H. Booth Library, learned “our skin” is “beautiful,” “strong,” and so much more.

At the event, NHS SADE club students introduced the book Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli, read at the event by NHS student Sara Stampp, and oversaw activities.

SADE club president Saahil Ray welcomed all in attendance and shared that the SADE club’s goal is to create a more inclusive environment for everyone.

Along with Saahil and Sara, other SADE club students who took part were Naiya Amin, Leah Crebbins, Julio Aldana, Cyrena Arokium, and Jules Kessler.

Registration was required, and all children who took part in the program received a copy of the book to take home. Friends of the C.H. Booth Library supported the event.

While Sara read she asked the younger children listening to share things like what they love about their skin and what special talents they have that others may not be able to know from just looking at them.

After the book was read, children went to tables to take part in activities, like creating puzzle pieces that could all fit together. NHS SADE club students oversaw the activities, while parents watched from the side of the room or took part with their children.

Education Editor Eliza Hallabeck can be reached at eliza@thebee.com.