Story Time with Ms. Michelle is a wonderful storytelling series that will take place on the last Saturday of each month, starting promptly at 11AM and lasting 30-45 minutes. The children will be encouraged to ask questions and give opinions about the book after the reading of the story, which will help develop their critical thinking skills. The targeted age group is 4-9 years old and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Complimentary snacks will be provided.
About H is for Harlem:
This richly informative and gorgeously illustrated book celebrates Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present.
A is for Apollo Theatre
L is for Liberation Bookstore
U is for Uptown
Discover the Harlem icons that have defined generations of American culture. Harlem is full of remarkable treasures, including museums, performance spaces, community centers, and more--all of which come to life in this lavish celebration of Harlem as an epicenter of African American history and a vibrant neighborhood that continues to shape our world. At once a love letter and a rich alphabetical archive, H Is for Harlem highlights communities and traditions that connect our past and present.
The reading list is as follows but is subject to change based on the emergence of a book that has risen in popularity and/or demand.
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Sat, October 22 at 11am: The Queen of Kindergarten
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Sat, November 26 at 11am: H is for Harlem
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Sat, December 24 at 11am: Who are Your People?
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Sat, January 28 at 11am: Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Sat, February 25 at 11am: The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
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Sat, March 25: Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
