Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival

About This Event

The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival celebrates children’s literature of the African diaspora across the state of Maine! Now in its 7th season, you can check out the following events in the Rockland/Camden area. Saturday, September 1210-11:30am @ hello hello booksRead Aloud and Book GiveawayJoin the staff at hello hello books for a kickoff to our local festival events with a read-aloud of Ashley Bryant’s Beautiful Blackbird as well as Shauntay Grant’s The Deepest Blue. Books will be available at the store for giveaways at this event as well as throughout the month of the festival! Friday, October 169:30-10:15am @ Strand TheatreInteractive Performance Register here Join actor-educator-theater maker Mélissa Smith in an interactive reading of Saturday by author-artist Oge Mora. The reading will be prefaced by a song and movement break and followed by an original performance inspired by the themes, relationships, and vibrant illustrations from the book. This school-time performance is open to all schools, homeschools, and families with kids not yet in school. Each group will receive a copy of the book to bring back to their school/classroom/home. Recommended for ages 3-8, or grades Pre-K to 2nd. Registration is required using this form.

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