Storytime with Summer

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm UTC-06:00

Under the Umbrella Bookstore and Cafe | Salt Lake City

Under the Umbrella Bookstore
Publisher/HostUnder the Umbrella Bookstore
Storytime with Summer
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Enjoy Queer Storytime with Summer at Under the Umbrella, for kids of all ages!
About this Event

Storytime with Summer is Under the Umbrella's newest youth activity! Come enjoy an engaging reading of a children's book at 2 pm and the first chapter or two of a middle grade book at 2:30 pm. We will be sitting in the childrens section of the bookstore on rugs and youth chairs, or the cafe depending on the crowd. There will be a snack and sticker provided for all youth that attend.

Every month, there will be new books chosen from the shelves of Under the Umbrella with a focus on BIPOC or disabled authors/stories.

RSVP is encouraged to help gauge attendance and supplies.

What kids can expect:

  • An introduction and warm welcome from Summer
  • A moment to get group wiggles out before settling in to listen quietly
  • A snack to enjoy during the reading
  • An engaging reading of a pre-selected book by Summer
  • A moment to ask what their favorite part was and what they learned
  • A special sticker for quietly enjoying reading time

What parents can expect:

  • 30 minutes of focused time for their kids in a safe space
  • Education from books about LGBTQ+ themes including diverse parent dynamics, pronouns and expression, and learning about the world around them
  • A gluten/dairy/nut free snack for their child during the activity
  • A safe queer adult from their community with experience hosting youth events, clean background check, and prior experience working in childcare
  • A discount on a book from the children's or middle grade section of the store on the day of the event!

About the Reader:

Summer Falkenrath (they/them) is a queer nonbinary bookseller at Under the Umbrella. They host a free Queer Youth Art Night once a month in Ogden and at Under the Umbrella. They enjoy helping kids learn, answering the endless questions kids have, and providing a safe space for kids to express themselves. You can find Summer at @FalkenrathBooks


This venue is wheelchair accessible and masks are provided and required. ASL interpretation can be provided with 2 weeks advance notice. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Under the Umbrella for any accessiblity requests.


Agenda

đź•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Children's Book Reading
đź•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Middle Grade Book Reading (1-2 chapters)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Under the Umbrella Bookstore and Cafe, 511 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, United States

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