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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Nikki Shannon Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the release of the next two books in Nikki Shannon Smith’s Brown Baby Parade board book series on October 22nd at 11:00 AM. Halloween costumes are encouraged and Christmas cookies will be provided! \nAbout the Author\nNikki Shannon Smith is the author of numerous books\, ranging from picture books to young adult.  She is passionate about the authentic representation of all children and writes stories depicting the history and struggles of Black people as well as “Black joy.” Her writing is informed not only by her research but by her childlike curiosity and nearly thirty years of elementary school teaching experience.\nNikki was born and raised in Oakland but she now lives in Davis\, California\, and sneaks away for conferences whenever she can. Learn more about Nikki and her books at nikkishannonsmith.com. \nAbout the Books\nHalloween Friends\nIt’s Halloween\, and little friends are all dressed up! Follow along as they go from house to house\, having fun and saying “Trick-or-treat!” in this second installment of the Brown Baby Parade series. \nCountdown to Christmas\nIt’s 10 days ’til Christmas! A little girl and her family prepare by putting up the tree\, wrapping presents\, baking delicious treats\, and much more. Read along as they count down to Christmas Day! \nNikki Shannon Smith’s soothing\, rhythmic text and Letícia Moreno’s warm\, welcoming illustrations pair beautifully to create heartwarming scenes of Black and brown babies in everyday life. The many seasonal activities will allow kids to relate no matter how their families celebrate! \n 
URL:https://artsalliancedavis.org/event/author-talk-nikki-shannon-smith/
LOCATION:The Avid Reader\, 617 2nd St.
CATEGORIES:Books & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Avid Reader":MAILTO:avidreaderbooks@gmail.com
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