On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Lil' Miss Story Hour will partner with Converge to host their 3rd Annual National Poetry & Jazz Story Time!  We will highlight past and present-day poets and elevate poets in the Colorado Springs community through stories, art activies, and live performances.  In addition to celebrating National Poetry & Jazz Month, this event will also be the last of in-person FUNraising events. It will include a silent disco ($10) and raffle drawing!

Book readings will include, Out of Wonder by Kwame Alexander; Hey, Black Child by Useni Eugene Perkins, and Before John Was a Jazz Giant by Carole Boston Weatherford.

Special guests will be Poet, Kalani Lesane; Poet and Activist, Goddess Tyescha; and MC and Rapper, Stoney B.

The silent disco will be from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. Tickets for the silent disco are $10. Price will increase as event gets closer.

Health & Safety:

Masks are optional for this event.

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.