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Black Children’s Book Week in Asheville!
February 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
📚✨ Join Read To Succeed for an Unforgettable Black Children’s Book Week Celebration! ✨📚
Read 2 Succeed is overjoyed to welcome local author Jorge Redmond as he shares his heartwarming and empowering new book, “Black Girl, Black Girl!” 🎉🌟
What to Expect:
Live Read-Aloud: Watch Jorge bring his beautiful story to life with a dynamic and captivating reading. The first 50 families get a free copy of the book!
Fun & Games: Dive into exciting literacy games and activities for all ages – plus face painting, prizes, and popcorn!
Delicious Food: Enjoy free dinner from Blessed Soul Food plus an R2S-style banana pudding from our one and only Community Engagement Coordinator, Toshia!
Music & Vibes: Groove to uplifting tunes from DJ Duke that sets the perfect tone for a day of celebration.
Community Connection: Meet fellow families and celebrate Black excellence while supporting literacy in our community.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun-filled evening of storytelling, play, celebration and community!
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