Neighborhood Network Specialist@city of Shaker Heights
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Dawn Arrington is the founder and executive director of Comics at the Corner, a literacy advocacy organization that uses comics books to promote reading in traditionally underinvested communities like the ones she “grew up” and currently reside in. Dawn launched Comics at the Corner’s “Literacy Lounges” in 2023. A Lit Lounge is a pop-up-style community book fair where readers of all levels can engage with the material meaningfully. From “create your own comic” sessions to book exchanges and character discussion groups, Comics at the Corner provides a place where the community can gather, explore, and co-create. Dawn has earned an MBA and an MA in English and Creative Writing. She is a member of several non-profit boards including Literary Cleveland & Larchmere Porchfest and a self-published author with public art/infrastructure credits to her name.More...