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Illustrated by Gregory R. Christie
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Wednesday February 10th, 10am
Brownstone Books welcomes Sankofa International Academy and the Brooklyn Brownstone School to meet illustrator Gregory Christie.
Christie’s latest work, Bad News for Outlaws tells the story of Bass Reeves the most successful U.S. Marshal in history. Bad News for Outlaws is the 2010 winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, which annually recognizes outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.
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by Deana Lawson
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Thursday February 11th, 7pm
Brooklyn photographer, Deana Lawson will take us on a journey through images from her latest body of work, Corporeal. The portraits in this collection offer stark depictions of the flesh delivered through what Lawson describes as a collaborative venture with her subjects. Maryann Monforton, Associate Publisher, BOMB Magazine will moderate this event.
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by Gregory R. Christie
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Friday February 12th, 11am
Let Freedom Ring! Let Freedom Sing! Author and illustrator, Vanessa Newton has penned a wonderful tribute to the leaders of the civil rights movement. Set to the tune of This Little Light of Mine, our precious guests from Community Parents Head Start will sing along at this special story hour.
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by Shane Evans
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Saturday February 13th, 12 noon
Brownstone Books is thrilled to present award-winning illustrator Shane Evans and his latest book, Olu’s Dream. Join us for a journey through Olu’s imagination and Evan’s highly creative process.
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Little Cloud and Lady Wind
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Illustrated by Sean Qualls
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Wednesday February 24th, 12 noon
In this brilliant retelling of Aesop’s fable “The Bundle of Sticks” Nobel Prize recipient Toni Morrison and her son, Slade strike up a gentle tale of environmental justice. Illustrator Sean Qualls will lead this story hour and arts n’ crafts session. Price $20 (includes a copy of Little Cloud and Lady Wind)
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by Zetta Elliott
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by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
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Saturday February 27th, 6pm
Meet two of the hottest young adult authors as they read and discuss their latest works.
8th Grade Super Zero has been called “a masterful debut filled with characters that are delightfully flawed.” Zetta Elliot’s time travel novel, A Wish After Midnight, vividly charts the turbulent history of New York City from the Civil War era till present day.
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The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women
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by Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood and Rhonda Joy-McClean
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Thursday March 4th, 7pm
Question: What’s the price of a sit down consultation with Time, Inc’s Deputy General Council, an Emmy award-winning writer and prior HBO Vice President, and President of a prestigious personal development firm?
Answer: $20 bucks (the price of the book)
Make plans to be at Brownstone Books for the power-filled event.
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by Peter Brown
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Saturday March 20th, 12 noon
The discovery of scraggly wildflowers struggling to survive in the middle of the city inspires Liam to become a gardener. Slowly but surely his hard work pays off in ways that Liam never imagined. Inspired by the High Line, an old abandoned railway turned modern urban park, The Curious Garden is a delightful and empowering story. Join us for a lovely afternoon with the author.
Price: $20 (includes book and gardening tools)
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