This event is in the past.It took place on February 14, 2026 at Books of Wonder.


Bring your little ones to hear Jaylene Clark Owens read her debut picture book, A Black Girl and Her Braids, a vibrant celebration of Black hair that grew from her viral spoken word poem. It is a joyful morning of stories, representation, and community in one of the city's most beloved children's bookstores.
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Storytime with the Author | Jaylene Clark Owens
Union Square


Bring your little ones to hear Jaylene Clark Owens read her debut picture book, A Black Girl and Her Braids, a vibrant celebration of Black hair that grew from her viral spoken word poem. It is a joyful morning of stories, representation, and community in one of the city's most beloved children's bookstores.
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