NBC10 President and General Manager Ric Harris was recognized on Thursday for NBC10’s support of Philadelphia’s African American Children’s Book Fair.

The creator of the largest and oldest African American children’s book fair Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati previews the free 28th African American Children’s Book Fair is this Saturday at the Community College of Philadelphia.

The 28th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair will take place Saturday, Feb. 1, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Community College of Philadelphia. Here’s a look at the fair’s role in shaping the next generation of readers.