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Join us in the Children's space for a family-focused panel discussion and live reading from four renowned children’s literature authors from The Brown Bookshelf.
DC Public Library is working with The Brown Bookshelf tour to host a dynamic program focused on children's literature. World-renowned authors from the Brown Bookshelf team are stopping by to read excerpts from their books and lead a discussion on how they craft engaging books with diverse topics.
The Brown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad Black voices writing for young readers. Visit thebrownbookshelf.com to learn more.
Paula Chase Hyman is an award-winning author and the Co-founder of the award-winning blog, The Brown Bookshelf, Paula Chase is a longtime advocate for diversifying the type of fiction featuring Black characters that’s highlighted among educators, librarians and parents. Chase is the author of ten novels. So Done (Greenwillow/HarperCollins), her critically acclaimed middle grade debut, was named a Kirkus Reviews Best Book, a Chicago Library Best of the Best Book, and a Louisiana Young Readers Choice nominee. Visit PaulaChaseHyman.com to learn more about her work.
Kelly Starling Lyons isn't just an author; she's a literary trailblazer! As a founding member of The Brown Bookshelf, she's penned over 30 incredible books that spotlight Black heroes, celebrate family and friendship, and inspire kids everywhere. Her hit picture book, *Going Down Home with Daddy*, has even snagged a Caldecott Honor! Visit KellyStarlingLyons.com to learn more.
Tracey Baptiste is the New York Times-bestselling author of Minecraft: The Crash and the acclaimed middle-grade fantasy trilogy The Jumbies. Tracey Baptiste was born in Trinidad and moved to Brooklyn, New York, when she was fifteen. She is a former elementary school teacher and is on the faculty at Lesley University’s Creative Writing MFA Program. She is also a member of The Brown Bookshelf, and she has dedicated her work to the art of storytelling. Visit traceybaptiste.com to learn more.
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is the author of several children’s books, including Operation Sisterhood, an IndieNext Top Ten Pick and BCALA Best Book of the Year, Makeda Makes A Birthday Treat, a Chicago Public Library and Bank Street Best Book of the Year, It Doesn’t Take A Genius, a Kirkus Best Book of the Year, as well as the picture book Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-Ins (a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People by the National Council for the Social Studies and CBC). Olugbemisola is a member of The Brown Bookshelf and has worked extensively in youth development and education. Visit lugbemisolabooks.com to learn more.
AGE GROUP: | Adults | 5 - 12 Years Old | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |
EVENT TYPE: | Family Program | Educational Program | Beyond the Book | Author Talk |
