About this Event
Grab the fabulous little one in your life and join us in person for this empowering afternoon event to end all little Black Girl Magic events. Perfect for ages 8 and up, attendees will meet authors Cashawn Thompson who is a native of Washington D.C. and the creator of the powerful hashtag #BlackGirlMagic along with the editor, Lilly Workneh. Both will be in conversation. The afternoon will include fun activities such as attendees writing their own stories, a fun and empowering photo booth, and some will even enjoy having an illustrator draw their portrait (not all attendees will due to time constraints).
About this amazing book: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic celebrates the lives and accomplishments of 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic. Edited by award-winning journalist Lilly Workneh, with a foreword by CaShawn Thompson, creator of the hashtag #BlackGirlsAreMagic, the book includes stories of real women from all walks of life written in fairy tale style. Arranged in alphabetical order by first name, each brief biography is accompanied by a vibrant full-page illustration.
Contemporaries like tennis player Naomi Osaka, astronaut Jeanette Epps, and filmmaker Ava DuVernay join historical figures like aviator Bessie Coleman, Empress Taytu Betul, and journalist Ida B. Wells. Readers will also meet chess champion Phiona Mutesi, video game designer Muriel Tramis, punk rocker Poly Styrene, and chef Leah Chase.
The book exclusively features the work of Black female and non-binary editors, authors, and illustrators as they drive the stories of these phenomenal women from around the world and throughout history.
We'll also have a table of exclusive Rebel Girl merchandise available to view
- Note: face masks must be worn.
- Doors open at 2:00 pm
- This event is ticketed, each child must have a ticket to enter.
- This event will be held at our Anacostia store located inside of the Anacostia Arts Center
- Ride share is highly encouraged. Street parking only. We can't wait to see you!
By registering for this event you agree to be filmed and/or photographed as we will have an event photographer onsite.
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MahoganyBooks, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE, Washington, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 35.00