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April 2019
May 2019
Día Celebration – Boston Public Library
Tales and Puppets with Anika Aldamuy Denise, author of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Find out more »Storytime & Book Signing – Inkfish Books
Storytime & Book signing: Meet local Rhode Island Author Anika Denise 4:30-6:00 PM and celebrate the 100th anniversary of children's book week! Anika Denise is the celebrated author of many children’s picture books including Lights, Camera Carmen!; Starring Carmen!; Monster Trucks; Baking Day at Grandma’s; Bella and Stella Come Home; and Pigs Love Potatoes. Her latest book, Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré, illustrated by Paola Escobar, received a starred review in School Library Journal, was…
Find out more »Keynote: REFORMA Northeast 15th Annual Joint Mini-Conference
Theme: Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Libraries Empowering Communities
Find out more »June 2019
#theBronxisReading
The Bronx Book Festival aims to promote literacy and foster a love of reading among children, teens, and adults. The festival will cover a wide range of topics relevant to the Bronx community through panels, workshops, and more with award-winning and bestselling authors, illustrators, and creators. The festival will help build the reading culture in the Bronx and become the premier literary experience open to Bronx residents and the general public. For authors and schedule visit: https://www.thebronxisreading.com
Find out more »September 2019
Brooklyn Book Festival
Reading and book talk for Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré Picture Book Stage 2:30-3pm followed by book signing Click here for full schedule. (Poster art by Raúl Colón)
Find out more »October 2019
NEIBA Awards Banquet
Award winners for the 2019 New England Book Awards will be announced in an Oscars-style award ceremony. See NEIBA site for more details!
Find out more »Pawtucket Library – Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the library with Author Anika Aldamuy Denise who will read and talk about her book PLANTING STORIES: THE LIFE OF LIBRARIAN AND STORYTELLER PURA BELPRÉ!
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Double Book Launch Party!
Join authors Anika Aldamuy Denise and Jamie Michalak to celebrate the launch of their TWO new adorable picture books: THE LOVE LETTER and FRANK AND BEAN (on-sale October 8, 2019!) There will stories, snacks, signings, and songs!
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