Canine Companion – Meet the Stars of Andy: A Dog’s Tale
Canine Companions returns for another heartwarming storytime featuring the new picture book inspired by the internationally acclaimed animated short film. Meet the service dogs who inspired the story and learn how these incredible animals are…
Drag Story Hour Presents: Stories from The Collective Book Studio!
Get ready for sparkle, smiles, and storytime magic! Drag Story Hour returns to read a joyful selection of picture books from The Collective Book Studio’s vibrant catalog. After the reading, stop by the CBS booth for photo ops with the per…
Storytime with Laura Atkins & Drag Story Hour – Bringing the Beach Home
In this special storytime collaboration, Laura Atkins teams up with Drag Story Hour for a joyful reading of Bringing the Beach Home, a heartfelt picture book that explores the healing power of nature and the love that connects families through…
Story time and Q&A with Canine Companion Ambassadors
Be among the first to experience the debut storytime of Andy: A Dog’s Tale, the heartwarming new picture book adapted from the award-winning animated short with over 10 million YouTube views!
Story time with Kellie Menendez, author and illustrator of Patterns, Patterns Everywhere
Join Kellie Menendez for a joyful reading of Patterns, Patterns Everywhere, a vibrant picture book that invites children to notice the beauty of nature all around them.
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CurbFest for Political Prisoners
Connecting organizers, community members, and political education, CurbFest for Political Prisoners raises awareness of political prisoners held captive in the US. Curbfest encourages people to embody self determination by working together,…
Indigenous Poetry: Words that Map the Natural World
Celebrate indigenous poetry with these intergenerational poets from different parts of Indian Country, who will share their powerful words that navigate land, memory, music, and more. Diné poet, editor, and playwright Kinsale Drake explores…
Living Legacies: Native Authors on Memoir and Memory
From the very first contact, Indigenous people have been spoken about more than they have been heard. Early "autobiographies" of Native individuals were often penned by outsiders, distorting the essence of the genre by denying autonomy to the…
Ghosts of Justice: Exposing the Failures and Reimagining the Future of the American Legal System
Having witnessed and experienced the American justice system’s unreasonable treatment of incarcerated people, the activists of this panel shed light on the shrouded reality of the ghosts currently being unduly punished. In his polemic Ghost…