About this Event
Bootstrap Publications in collaboration with BFFNY brings local Authors for books readings, signings, and fun day for the entire family!
The festivities kick off at 12:30 pm!
Book signings, readings, art activities, giveaways
First author: Chiquita Camille Payne
About Chiquita Author of Just Because
The performing scarab (bug) may have been with her for quite some time. Her mother told her when she was just a baby, someone approached her, on the streets of Chicago where she was from, and asked if she would like to put her baby in a commercial for diapers. She declined the stranger but maybe, just maybe, he saw the twinkle in her eyes…
So fast forward to, THE FACTS OF LIFE! Literally, She was talking about the one and only television show that had an African-American girl acting while roller skating-her most favorite pastime! Oh she was excited-“I CAN DO THIS!!!” But she did not know how to pursue this, so the twinkle remained dormant for years.
Being from the Midwest she engaged in performing venues that were available to her school play, sports, dancing, but college introduced her a totally different form of dance…that from the Motherland! African Dance, predominantly from the West, sparked that twinkle in her eye again and ignited her soul! A very fulfilling Art Form and she was happy, but still, she knew there was more for her to pursue. After much thought, research and signs of affirmation… She loaded up the truck to head to New York City.
About "Just Because"
A mom takes her child on a poetic journey about the importance of family and their traditions and how families come together for good times, bad times, or “Just Because.”
Second Author: Zach Dorsett
About Zach Author of A Hemp Story
Zach Dorsett, a co-founder of one of the largest organic hemp farms and leading supplier of hemp genetics in Colorado, is launching his first ever children’s book that will teach children all about the positive attributes of the hemp plant. Titled “A Hemp Story”, the book tells the story of the “magical” hemp plant through history through colorful and expressive illustrations. The story follows two characters based off the children of Blue Forest Farms co-founder Trina Johnson’s own children Ari and Jacob as they listen to their Grampa tell them all the ways hemp has been used historically to benefit people, animals, and the planet, leading up to the current day where it has been heavily regulated and repressed.
“It shines light on the prohibition era has constructive takeaway lessons and a call to action,” Zach states. “It's focused on educating a generation of children that will be growing up in a world where hemp is at least semi-legal. I think one needs to know some of the history that has brought us here but also needs to know the work that it’s going to take to get us to the next level--that we need to achieve to create the long-lasting world change that we're all talking about.”
About "A Hemp Story"
“A Hemp Story” is more than just a charming story that will help children and adults learn the truth about the hemp plant, but also an invitation to get involved in the ongoing story of hemp. Bethany Downs from Keystone Heights, Florida got a chance to read an advanced copy of the book to her 7 year old daughter Hailey and said “I like the subject matter – especially with my health issues and helping Hailey understand my choices for alternative medicine vs just what a doctor prescribes from big pharma.”
Zach doesn’t intend for the book’s story to end on the final pages, but continues on by asking the reader, no matter their age, to become a part of the story themselves by contacting local representatives about protecting the hemp plant.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
400 Madison Ave, 400 Madison Avenue, New York, United States
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