Three Avenues Bookshop Story Times to Celebrate Black Children's Book Week

Three Avenues Bookshop

Join us at Three Avenues as owner Jordan leads story times centering Black children's books by some of our favorite authors &amp; illustrators!

<h3>Join us at Three Avenues as owner Jordan leads story times centering Black children's books by some of our favorite authors &amp; illustrators!</h3> Join us at Three Avenues as owner Jordan leads story times centering Black children's books by some of our favorite authors &amp; illustrators! Black Children's Book Week runs from February 22 - 28 this year, and we're celebrating with some kids lit story times at the beginning and end of the week of celebration. Our owner Jordan will lead each story time, which will include bubbles, a welcome song, an interactive reading of a children's book, and a hands-on activity that complements the story to follow. RSVP to join us in this celebration! WhenSunday, February 22 at 10:30 am — Book: The Band in Our BasementSaturday, February 28 at 10:30 am — Book: I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy WhereThree Avenues Bookshop 3009 N Southport AveChicago, IL 60657 <h3>About the Book — <a href="https://www.threeavenuesbookshop.com/product/band-in-our-basement-a-picture-book/12005?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true" title="https://www.threeavenuesbookshop.com/product/band-in-our-basement-a-picture-book/12005?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Band in Our Basement</a> written by Kelly J. Baptist and illustrated by Jenin Mohammed</h3><h3>In this rollicking, rhyming picture book, a pair of siblings who are supposed to be in bed discover a jazz band playing in their basement</h3>After hearing Daddy's band practicing in the basement, a brother and sister can't resist sneaking out of bed to watch them play. Careful, careful, can't be caught. Tiptoe past the squeaky spot!They long to join in the fun, but can't be seen out of bed--until the discovery of a surprise band member turns the jam session into a family affair.With an energetic, lyrical text from award-winning author Kelly J. Baptist and exuberant illustrations from Jenin Mohammed, The Band in Our Basement will have readers feeling the beat--right before settling back down for bedtime.The sounds downstairs are funky and we start to wiggle toes. We flip-flop and we giggle with sheets up to the nose. The rhythm's steady, the trumpet's sweet. Before too long, we're on our feet! <h3>About the Book —<a href="https://www.threeavenuesbookshop.com/product/i-m-so-happy-you-re-here-a-celebration-of-library-joy/LFBL76XDDKSST22AGLM32M2D?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true" title="https://www.threeavenuesbookshop.com/product/i-m-so-happy-you-re-here-a-celebration-of-library-joy/LFBL76XDDKSST22AGLM32M2D?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy</a> written by Mychal Threets and illustrated by Lorraine Nam</h3><h3>NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Dubbed "the Internet's librarian"— and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow — Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for the first time. Welcome to the library! It’s a place just for you! There are activities, movies, games, and SO. MANY. STORIES. Best of all, it’s a place where you will always belong. Take a tour of the library with the internet’s favorite librarian, Mychal Threets! This heartwarming debut picture book from Mychal extends an invitation to anyone who could use a little library joy and a reminder that libraries are for everyone.</h3>

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