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Philly Book Crawl
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About This Event
Join CBW and celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Philly Book Crawl Day, Saturday, August 22nd.
We have a fantastic lineup of events including three authors, a gently used book sale, snacks, and lots of fun.
Visit with authors,
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris at 11:00am for her fabulous book Bold, Brilliant, and Latine
Jennifer Robin Barr at 1:00pm for her amazing new middle grade book Thunder and Mercy, and
Celeste Dador at 3:00pm for her fun early YA rom-com Stars, and Stripes and Summer Nights.
In addition we’ll have a Used Book Sale benefitting the non-profit Bringing Books to Life.
There will be yummy snacks and other surprises!
And don’t forget to check out the other indies participating in the crawl that day, too. We hope you can join us!
Featured Authors
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x and Indigenous (Taino) award-winning storyteller, author, and motivational speaker with Dominican and Puerto Rican roots. She is also a mother, community organizer, gardener, forager, and beekeeper. During the day, she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts on her writer’s hat to craft heartfelt stories. Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA, with her family. She is the author of Plátanos Are Love & Los plátanos son amor (a NCTE Charlotte Huck Recommended Read); The Bronx Is My Home; Gloriana Presente: A First Day of School Book & Gloriana Presente:De la República Dominicana al Bronx; Bold, Brilliant and Latine: Meet 52 Latine and Hispanic Heroes from Past and Present; and Pieces of Home. She hopes you enjoy her stories. You can learn more about her at alyssaauthor.com
Jennifer Robin Barr
Jennifer Robin Barr is a writer from the Philadelphia area, spending her days on a college campus working with students, and her free time writing for children and middle grade readers.
Celeste Dador
Celeste Dador (da-door) writes cozy, swoony, seasonal romances with big heart and laughs.
About the Venue
Children's Book World
Children’s Book World has been bringing together parents and children, teachers and students, authors and illustrators, and above all, stories and imagination for over 37 years. Sharing the joy of reading is our passion and we strive to make our store the meeting place for just that.
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Booked for the Evening
Join us for a special evening. Meet and greet amazing authors and have a drink and a snack while supporting, Bringing Books to Life. We are thrilled to host an evening of amazing authors: Rosemary Wells, E. Lockhart, Nic Stone, Dan Santat, Linda Sue Park, Anika Aldamuy Denise, John Schu, Kwame Mbilia, and more! Join us for sips and snacks, cash bar and Philly themed treats. Meet and chat with authors and support a great cause. The evening’s proceeds will benefit non-profit, Bringing Books to Life. BBtL’s goal is to provide under-resourced Philadelphia-area schools with visiting authors and illustrators who literally bring their books to life, and in the process inspire childhood creativity, imagination, and motivation for the students who attend these schools.
Holiday Season Storytime! MacKenzie Cadenhead will read “Jingle”
Join us for a holiday storytime to kick off this magical holiday season. Author MacKenzie Cadenhead shares her festive tale Jingle with us on Saturday, November 21 at 11:00. It’s a sleighful of holiday magic. Jingle’s journey reminds readers that sometimes, the best presents come in unexpected packages. We hope to see you here!
Cozy Craft Night at CBW
Do you needlepoint? Knit? Cross stitch? Journal? Water color? Doodle? Whatever your craft, bring it along and join us at Children’s Book World for a Cozy Crafting Night! We’ll meet at the store from 6 – 8 PM on the last Wednesday of each month.