The Reid House Kids Book Fair will bring together families, authors, and community members for a celebration of literacy, culture, and creativity from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at the historic Leonard Reid House, located at 2529 N. Orange Avenue. The event is in conjunction with Newtown’s annual Spring Fling Easter parade along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The book fair highlights the importance of reading while uplifting Black stories and storytellers. Featured activities are live entertainment, spoken word performances, storytelling, face painting, bounce houses, vendors, an Easter egg hunt, and opportunities to meet local authors. Free books and holiday treats will be distributed to children.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Book donations are welcome. For more information please call Melanie Thomas (941) 744-7314 or email aaccsrq@gmail.com.