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

Storytime with the Author | Jaylene Clark Owens 1
Literature Talk
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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.

Kids' storytime
Author event
Black voices
Children's books

Tips

📖based on her viral spoken word poem
✍️known for hosting top children's authors
👩‍💼staff give personalized book recs

Books of Wonder

42 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

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