Children’s Corner &
Reading Round-up Schedule
Wednesday, April 2nd
9:00 AM
Bookmark-Making Activity
Attendees can create their own bookmarks
10:00 AM
Author: Keairra Chaney
The Magic Within – Author talk and Q&A
10:15 AM
“What is your inner magic?” – Kids write or draw about their special inner powers
Creative Writing & Drawing Time
10:30 AM
Author: Dr. Yolanda Carter
Jax and the Mighty 4 – Author talk and Q&A
10:45 AM
Kids use only their senses (except sight) to guess mystery objects, inspired by Jax’s journey
Sensory Challenge Activity Kids
11:00 AM
Author: Keidra McGriff
Adventures with Papa – Author talk and Q&A
11:15 AM
Memory Storytelling Activity
Kids share or write about a special memory with a grandparent or loved one
11:30 AM
Music & Movement Time led by Paula Jones
Interactive session where kids sing and move to songs about storytelling
12:00 PM
Author: Kaylon Williams
Where Are We? & I See Me – Author talk and Q&A
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch & Author Readings
Attendees eat lunch while authors read their book
12:45 PM
Author: Lenzy Pipkins
The Heir with Hair – Author talk and Q&A
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Activities for Kaylon Williams & Lenzy Pipkins
“Where Are We?” activity for Kaylon Williams' books / Crown Activity for Lenzy Pipken
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Author: Amber Pickens
Blooming in Motion – Author talk, coloring, and history of Black dancers Coloring Time
Book Character Yoga led by Yogees Yoga 4 Kids
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Yoga session featuring movements inspired by book characters
Thursday, April 3rd
9:00 AM
Bookmark-Making Activity
Attendees can create their own bookmarks
10:00 AM
Author: Sharde Redmon
Why Do You Talk So Proper? – Author talk and Q&A
10:15 AM
Self-Portrait Activity
Kids create a self-portrait with words describing what makes them unique
11:00 AM
Author: Aryele Maye
Mimi’s Stinky Delicious Pot: An ABC Book of Soul Food – Author talk and Q&A
Food & Culture Drawing Activity
11:15 AM
Kids draw and label their favorite family meal
11:30 AM
Music Time
Songs & storytelling through music
12:00 PM
Festival Closing & Final Book Signing
Wrap-up event & thank-you messages
