About this Event
Spend Saturday morning at the barbershop in this upbeat picture book celebration of the spaces and places that bring communities together. Join Keenan Jones for a read-aloud of the book, an activity, a book signing, and more!
To attend: This event is open to the public, but registration helps us when considering spatial constraints. You can register for a ticket for free through March 1, 9:00am, and order the book . Additional copies of Saturday Morning at the 'Shop will be available for purchase during the event, but ordering ahead guarantees your copy.
Signing Guidelines: Following the event, Keenan Jones will sign and personalize copies of the book. If you would prefer not to stay for the signing portion, Red Balloon can have your books signed and personalized for you and will contact you when they're ready to be picked up.
Accessibility: Red Balloon Bookshop is wheelchair accessible and has a disability parking spot directly behind our store. If you have a disability or medical condition and have questions about or need other specific accommodations, please email [email protected] or call 651-224-8320.
, an author who resides in Plymouth, Minnesota, grew up in Gary, Indiana, and south suburban Chicago before calling the Twin Cities his home. A former college basketball player turned educator, Keenan now focuses on writing stories that celebrate Black culture and inspire young readers. His debut children’s book, Saturday Morning at the 'Shop, illustrated by Ken Daley, highlights the barbershop's role in Black community life and was released on January 7, 2025, by Beach Lane Books (Simon & Schuster).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, United States
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