Join us virtually \;for the 5th Annual African American Read-In! This event celebrates African American literatu re and art \;through \;special guests\, activities and books \ ;for all ages. This year\, we'll be hosting \;a Q&\;A \;panel o f authors on Zoom to learn about their inspiration\, background and creati ve processes. \;Stick around afterward for a raffle of book giveaways and time to \;"read in" virtually. \; \;
\nMeet our panelists: \; \;
\nCharlotte Watson Sherman \;has loved words ever since Pippi Longstocking hijacked her ima gination in third grade. She grew up\, the only girl\, with too many broth ers\, in the Pacific Northwest's Emerald City&mdash\;Seattle. A lifelong d aydreamer\, she last published a chapter book&mdash\;Eli and the Swamp Man &mdash\;decades ago\, but never stopped writing. Her debut picture book\, BROWN SUGAR BABE\, was published by Boyds Mills &\; Kane Press\, Februa ry 4\, 2020. She currently lives in southern California. \;
\nD'Mario Carter \;is the author of ALL IN\, a collection
of poetry. \;His words are meant to aid people in their past\, presen
t\, and future lives while encouraging them to be who they truly are. D&rs
quo\;Mario is passionate about community empowerment. From providing aid t
o the homeless and hungry\, to educating our future generations. D&rsquo\;
Mario&rsquo\;s goal is to implement positivity throughout the world\, whet
her it be with his words or through his actions. D&rsquo\;Mario has inhale
d the air and exhaled his heart and soul so people of all ages\, genders\,
and colors can &ldquo\;breathe easy&rdquo\;. \;
Rosa Nicole Booker \;has a passion for the arts and a special love for theatre and dance. Her latest love is the desire to tell a story. Her first novel is entitled THE MONSTER IN MY ROOM and soon after will be her first children&rsquo\;s book entitled TOT&rsquo\;S BIG HOUSE. Rosa is exc ited to share written story and live discussion around mental health aware ness\, which is the theme of both books. She is Arizona born\, but a Seatt le \;Southend \;kid for life. Her parents brought her up in the Ra inier Valley area where she continues to work and volunteer after completi ng her collegiate career in California. \;
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