Lil’ Miss Story Hour will host a story time to celebrate Colorado Arts Month and Dia De Los Muertos during the 4th Annual Poetry 719 Poetry Festival.
On Saturday October 23, 2021, Lil' Miss Story Hour will be participating for the third consecutive year, in the 4th Annual Poetry 719 Poetry Festival. Lil' Miss Story Hour will be celebrating Colorado Arts Month and Autumn holidays with guest speakers, a variety of local artists, art forms, crafts, and picture books! Explorations include but are not limited to writing, illustrations, mathematics, music, and social experiences.
Book selections will include “If Your Monster Won't Go to Bed" by Denise Vega; "Precious and the Boo Hag" by Patricia C. McKissack; "Dia De Los Muertos" by Hannah Eliot; and "The Monster Who Came to Visit," by Neesa Bally.
Our special guests will be, Rapper, Musician, and MC, Stoney Bertz; Visual Artist and Painter, Kaya McCluskey; Visual Artist and Poet, Jasmine Dillavou; and District 11 Superintendent, Dr. Michael Thomas.
Mark your calendars and bring the kiddos!
This event would not be possible without the support of the following businesses, organizations, and community members: Arun and Joe Sambataro, Belinda Ball-Delfin, Brianne Smith, Catherine Shelton, Charles VanLandingham, Conor McClusky, Erin Bergquist, Goddess Tyescha, Jasmine Dillavou, Jason Little, Jenn Cancellier, June McGinn, Lauren Rose, Lisa Little Colazo, Lisa Simmons and Family, Madi Stuart, Marcella MacIntrye, Nithin Coca, Pikes Peak Little Free Pantry, Shelby Clifford, Susan Garsoe, Sylvana Christopher, The Stephan Family, Hooked on Books, Springs Community Acupuncture, Served LLC, Omm Office, Vogue Robinson, Christine Borst Creative Studio, Recover Simply, The Venus Collective, Plume Graphic Design Studio, Saturday Side Hustle, Kapow Comics and Coffee, Art by Rizzo, Nerddollz, Tiger in a Tornado Creations, and Miss Vanessa's Piano Studio.
Space is limited due to Covid-19 occupancy restrictions. Reservations are required for this event. Attendees must RSVP! Additionally, masks will be required for all attendees regardless of vaccination status.
Donations are strongly encouraged! Donations will be accepted for in-person attendees when they RSVP, as well as on site, the day of the event.
Attendees may donate via any of the following platforms:
Venmo: @lil-miss-story-hour
PayPal: paypal.me/bettiethebookworm
Cashapp: $nesscapades
For more information about this event, please visit lilmissstoryhour.com, email Vanessa Little at lilmissstoryhour@gmail.com, or message Vanessa Little at @lilmissstoryhour on Instagram.
Email: lilmissstoryhour@gmail.com
2021/10/23 - 2021/10/23
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Masks will be required for all attendees regardless of vaccination status.
African American HIstorical and Genealogical Society of Colorado Springs
1620 West Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
This venue is not ADA accessible. Restrooms are located in the basement of the building. There are stairs to enter the building and no elevator or lift.