About this Event
Join Blackhurst Cultural Centre for A Parade of Children’s Books, part of the Black & Caribbean Book Affair 2026: Seeing Ourselves – The Next Chapter.
Celebrate Black and Caribbean children’s literature through an engaging event featuring authors Heather Beaumont (When We Go Home) and Delano Brown (My Neighborhood), hosted by children’s author Yolanda T. Marshall (Sweet Sorrel Stand).
This family-friendly gathering celebrates stories that allow young readers to see themselves, their families, their neighbourhoods, and their cultures reflected on the page.
Come discover wonderful children’s books, meet the featured authors, and celebrate the importance of diverse stories and representation in children’s literature.
Featured:
Heather Beaumont, When We Go Home
Delano Brown, My Neighborhood
Hosted by Yolanda T. Marshall, Sweet Sorrel Stand
A Parade of Children’s Books is presented as part of the Black & Caribbean Book Affair 2026, taking place October 15–17 under the theme “Seeing Ourselves – The Next Chapter.”
Supported by the Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council.
Event venue & nearby stays
A Different Booklist Cultural Centre, 777-779 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.