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October 2019
Meet & Greet at Mahogany Books DC
MahoganyBooks welcomes DC resident, social justice advocate, and author Christine Platt for a Meet & Greet book signing showcasing her Ana & Andrew children's book series. "A believer in the power of storytelling as a tool for social change, Christine’s work centers on teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion through culturally-responsive literature for people of all ages." Platt's series spans four books featuring characters "Ana & Andrew who are always on an adventure! They live in Washington, DC with their parents,…
Find out more »November 2019
Literature & Light Unite
Illuminating Baltimore with literature and ideas during the day and world-class light art and performances at night, the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) announces that it is uniting two of its marquee events: Baltimore Book Festival and Light City. The two events come together as one spectacular festival from Friday, November 1-Sunday, November 10, 2019 to create ten days of a one-of-a-kind international event at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. “Uniting the Baltimore Book Festival and Light City provides benefits artistically, operationally and financially for BOPA and…
Find out more »TEDxCharlottesville
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. TED provides the rules and guidelines, but TEDxCharlottesville is independently organized and executed. Since 2013, TEDxCharlottesvile has participated in the TEDx mission to bring…
Find out more »Children’s Book Guild Lecture Series
A professional organization of authors, illustrators and children's literature specialists promoting high standards in children's literature since 1945. Monthly lectures include lunch at Busboys and Poets, 450 K St., NW, Washington, DC Time: 11:30 a.m. Doors Open; 12-1 CBG Announcements & Lunch; 1-2 Program Presentation $25 per person by check or cash, $26 on line via PayPal Register Here
Find out more »Meet & Greet at East City Bookshop
Join us at East City Bookshop for a reading, discussion, and book signing for the children's series, Ana & Andrew. Ana & Andrew are always on an adventure! They live in Washington, DC with their parents, but with family in Savannah, Georgia and Trinidad, there’s always something exciting and new to learn about African American history and culture. This series includes A Day at the Museum, Dancing at Carnival, Summer in Savannah, and A Snowy Day. Aligned to Common Core…
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