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Community Story Time & Book Gifting En Español: Tamales Para Navidad
Dec
21
Children's literary event

Community Story Time & Book Gifting En Español: Tamales Para Navidad

  • Saturday, December 21, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
  • Whose Books (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

📖 Community Story Time & Book Gifting 📖 En Español
🎉 Saturday, December 21st | 10:30 AM


Before the first Christmas light is strung, Grandma is busy making thousands of tamales to sell—so she can buy gifts for her family! 🌟

This heartwarming tale, inspired by a true story, celebrates a grandmother's boundless generosity and the irresistible magic of tamales. 🌽✨

This special event is made possible by our nonprofit, ARCO, dedicated to activating a reading culture and increasing book access in our community. Join us for a heartwarming story time filled with love, culture, and the spirit of giving! ❤️🎄

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Bilingual Community Story Time
Dec
14
Children's literary event

Bilingual Community Story Time

  • Saturday, December 14, 2024
  • 12:30 PM 3:30 PM
  • Latino Cultural Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bilingual Community Story Time at Latino Cultural Center on December 14. Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries with the reading of Joy to the World: Christmas Around the Globe / Alegria En El Mundo: La Navidad en Differentes Paises.

There will be three reading times:

  • 12:30 pm

  • 1:30 pm

  • 2:30 pm

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Black Alumni of SMU Book Reading
Dec
7
Children's literary event

Black Alumni of SMU Book Reading

  • Saturday, December 7, 2024
  • 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
  • Glendale Shopping Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Black Alumni of SMU are celebrating the holidays with a special book reading event for children ages 2-10! 🎄🎅🏾 Bring your little ones for a festive morning of storytelling, laughter, and community joy.

🗓 Saturday, December 7, 2024
⏰ 11am - 1pm
📍 4466 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 (Glendale Shopping Center)

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Halloween Sing-A-Long Story Time at Interabang Books
Oct
19
story time, Children's literary event

Halloween Sing-A-Long Story Time at Interabang Books

  • Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:35 AM
  • Interabang Books (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Interabang Books on October 19th for a special story time and sing-a-long of Children’s Halloween Songs, set to music by singer-songwriter Kelly Webb Ferebee! Her songbook also contains wonderfully fun, energetic, and fresh fall artwork by Dayna Ferebee.

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Five Local Children's Authors Book Signing
Sep
1
Book signing, Author event, Children's literary event

Five Local Children's Authors Book Signing

  • Sunday, September 1, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM
  • Half Price Books (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Family event! Five local children's book authors will read, talk about their books, and sign copies. Come join Rosie J. Pova, Patricia Vermillion, Angela Henderson, Rosario Martinez, and Alan Elliott, hear about the inspiration behind their books, and spend a fun afternoon finding your new favorite books! Take a picture with the authors... Autographs and swag for kids too!

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"More Than Words" Community Story Time and Book Gifting
Aug
31
story time, Children's literary event

"More Than Words" Community Story Time and Book Gifting

  • Saturday, August 31, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM
  • Whose Books Neighborhood Bookstore (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an ASL (American Sign Language) bilingual storytime. Guest community readers will lead us through an ASL reading of More Than Words with voice interpretation for all to enjoy.

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Nathan doesn't say much. He sure has a lot on his mind, though. At school, Nathan quietly observes the ways his peers communicate. Even when they're not talking, they're expressing themselves in all sorts of ways! By witnessing the beauty of communication diversity, Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: Not only does everyone have something to say, but seeking to understand one another can be the greatest bridge to friendship and belonging. ***************************************************************

The first ten families to arrive get a gifted a copy of the books thanks to our non-profit @readwitharco.

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Joan of Art August Story Time
Aug
24
story time, Children's literary event

Joan of Art August Story Time

  • Saturday, August 24, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM
  • Whose Books Neighborhood Bookstore (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for story time at 10:30 on Saturday, august 24th. We are reading Joan of Art. Come enjoy an inspiring story time, meet the author and have a little fun with and after story time activity.

In an inspiring story about self-expression, quirky and artistic Joan harnesses the power of friendship and the bravery of her namesake, Joan of Arc, to embrace her creative nature.

Thanks to our non-profit @readwitharco we will gift a copy of the book to the first 10 families that arrive for story time.

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Community Story Time - Purple Crayon
Aug
17
Children's literary event, Story time

Community Story Time - Purple Crayon

  • Saturday, August 17, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM
  • Whose Books Neighborhood Bookstore (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are sharing a classic with this story time. The Purple Crayon !

Join us as we follow Harold and his purple crayon into a fantastically imagined world of new adventures. After the read aloud, our little book nerds will get the chance create their own magical experiences with their very own purple crayon!

The first ten families will get a gifted copy of the book thanks to our non-profit organization @readwitharco

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Story time with Keidra McGriff
Aug
10
story time, Children's literary event

Story time with Keidra McGriff

  • Saturday, August 10, 2024
  • 11:30 AM 1:30 PM
  • Half Price Books (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, August 10, at 11:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. as we host a special storytime with children’s author Keidra McGriff. Keidra will sign and read from her book Adventures with Papa, a book that captures the memories of a young boy spending time with his kind and loving grandfather. Activity kits will be provided for children to take home, and books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Sat , AUG 10 @ 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM

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Last Monday Book Club for 3rd-5th graders
Jul
29
Book club, Children's literary event

Last Monday Book Club for 3rd-5th graders

  • Monday, July 29, 2024
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
  • Monkey and Dog Books (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

See Monkey and Dog website for which book we'll explore!

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WHERE'S WALDO? PARTY at Interabang Books
Jul
27
Children's literary event

WHERE'S WALDO? PARTY at Interabang Books

  • Saturday, July 27, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM
  • Interabang Books (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Waldo is coming to Lovers Lane, and you'll have to find him! Starting in July, kids can take their Waldo stampcards to 22 participating local shops to collect Waldo sightings, leading up to our Where's Waldo Day party on Saturday, July 27th at Interabang Books!

Stampcards with over 20 stamps collected will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize at the party. Where's Waldo? is a beloved series that encourages young readers to ask questions and celebrate discovery, just like Interabang!

Spend the month of July with your Waldo-spotter for a great reason to shop at our favorite local businesses and promote play at the same time. Pick up your stampcards at Interabang Books today through the month of July, or at participating locations starting July 1st. All stampcards turned into Interabang Books before the date of the prize drawing are eligible, but attendance is encouraged.

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July Community Story Time & Book Gifting Day - "The Little Mermaid - Make a Splash"
Jul
13
story time, Children's literary event

July Community Story Time & Book Gifting Day - "The Little Mermaid - Make a Splash"

  • Saturday, July 13, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM
  • Whose Books Neighborhood Bookstore (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our next Community Story Time & Book Gifting Day!

We will read "The Little Mermaid - Make a Splash" Adapted by Ashley Franklin and illustrated by Paul Kellam

📅 Saturday, July 13th 🕥 10:30 AM

📍 Whose Books

About the book:

Ariel is a curious mermaid who has always wanted to explore the human world! After saving a prince named Eric from a dangerous shipwreck, Ariel makes a deal with the Sea Witch, Ursula, so she can meet him and learn more about what life is like beyond her ocean home. But Ursula is full of tricks, and it will take all of Ariel’s courage to save the human world and the ocean from the Sea Witch’s devious plans.

The first ten families will receive a gifted copy of the book thanks to our non-profit ARCO which aims to increase book access and amplify reading culture.

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Juneteenth at The Dock Bookshop
Jun
19
book event, Children's literary event

Juneteenth at The Dock Bookshop

  • Wednesday, June 19, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • The Dock Bookshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom at The Dock Bookshop

  • Storytime & Fun facts: 3 pm

  • Film Discussion: 4 pm

  • African Drumming: 5 pm

  • Juneteenth Book Series: 6 pm

  • Community Conversation, “What Does Freedom Look Like”: 7 pm

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Meet and Greet with Story Time Patricia Vermillion
Jun
14
Children's literary event, Literary reading

Meet and Greet with Story Time Patricia Vermillion

  • Friday, June 14, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM
  • Stonebriar Mall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ABOUT THIS EVENT

About Book: Emerald loves to read. She lives in a library surrounded by books, yet she is lonely. Everyone wants a reading partner. Especially Emerald. Exploring the library bookshelves, Emerald meets friends who ask to read together, but none of their stories have that magic spark. Only when Emerald acts quickly to save a friend in need does she find the perfect reading partner—and the tale she longed to read.

About the Author: Patricia Vermillion, a San Antonio Society Publication Award recipient for her book Texas Chili? Oh My! She is a retired librarian living in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, pet hound dog, lizard, and bunny. She spends her time reading and writing when she is not eating chocolate.

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Teen Rap Poetry Workshop
Jun
8
Children's literary event

Teen Rap Poetry Workshop

  • Saturday, June 8, 2024
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • North Oak Cliff Branch Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Representatives from 2 Inspire Peace will lead a workshop for teens to express themselves through poetry in the popular style affiliated with rap music. 

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Story time with the Author-Julie Lucht
Jun
4
story time, Children's literary event

Story time with the Author-Julie Lucht

  • Tuesday, June 4, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
  • Monkey and Dog Books (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Local author Julie Lucht will share her book, Poppy Through the Paintings with participants.

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Free Community Story Time
Jun
1
story time, Children's literary event

Free Community Story Time

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:15 AM
  • Whose Books (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Community Story Time & Book Gifting Dayis right around the corner! 📖✨ Join us for a magical story time featuring "The Curious Why" by Angela DiTerlizzi @angeladiterlizzi and illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez @artichoke_kid ! 📅 Saturday, June 1st 🕥 10:30 AM 📍 Whose Books The first 10 families to arrive will receive a gifted copy of the book, thanks to our nonprofit partner, ARCO.

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Write Here DFW respectfully acknowledges that the Caddo, Wichita, Comanche, Arkikosa, Atakapa, Karankawa, Kiikaapoa/Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Jumanos, Tawakoni, and other nations are the original inhabitants, stewards, and owners of the lands that make up the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The literary events that are featured in this calendar are held on the ancestral, occupied, and unceded territories of the aforementioned nations.

Write Here DFW is provided and sponsored by The Writer’s Block, Inc.

Write Here DFW was initially funded by Pen America.

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