On February 26, 2022, Lil' Miss Story Hour will host their opening community story time event of the 2022 season. We will celebrate Black History Month by honoring and elevating Black history, culture, and heritage through stories ,art forms, crafts, special guest artists, and picture books! Explorations include but are not limited to writing, illustrations, mathematics, music, and social experiences.
Book selections will include "Life Doesn't Frighten Me," by Maya Angelou; "Young, Gifted, and ... view more »
On February 26, 2022, Lil’ Miss Story Hour will host their opening community story time event of the 2022 season. We will celebrate Black History Month by honoring and elevating Black history, culture, and heritage through stories ,art forms, crafts, special guest artists, and picture books! Explorations include but are not limited to writing, illustrations, mathematics, music, and social experiences.
Book selections will include “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me,” by Maya Angelou; “Young, Gifted, and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past & Present,” by Jamia Wilson; “I Got the Rhythm,” by Connie Schofield-Morrison; and “It All Started in Africa,” by Suzanne Bowman Williams.
Our special guests will be photographer and activist, Rachel-Cubi-Riley; DJ and life coach, DJ ChloeBeeBlessed; hip hop dance instructor and choreographer, Ron Jules (the Future of Hip Hop); and vocalist and musician, Alpha the Musical.
Mark your calendars and bring the kiddos!
Vendor Market:
There also will be a Black vendor market running concurrently throughout the day from 12pm-3pm. Shop for wares from various Black Colorado Springs artisans. If you are interested in reserving a booth to vend, please contact Lil’ Miss Story Hour or Poetry 719 for vendor applications. After story time, Poetry 719 will host a Black Voices Matter Open Mic from 3pm tp 5pm!
Health & Safety:
Masks will be required for all attendees regardless of vaccination status. If you forget to bring a mask, masks will be available at the story time check-in table.
This event would not be possible without the support of the following businesses, organizations, and community members: Belinda Ball-Delfin, The Branford Family, Charles VanLandingham, Kaya McCluskey, Erin Bergquist, Julie Deans, Lisa Simmons and Family, Nancy Habacker, Nicole Frazier, Nithin Coca, Pikes Peak Little Free Pantry, The Ramsey Family, Christine Borst Creative Studio, Recover Simply, Saturday Side Hustle, Kapow Comics and Coffee, Big Bang Jewelry, Wana Wari Seattle, Colorado Blackpackers, Restorative Healing, Bonbon Bombardier, Ladyfingers Letterpress, Bingo Burger, Elevation Wheel Company, The Garden, and Miss Vanessa’s Piano Studio.
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