Literacy Fair
Date: Saturday, February 8
Time: 12 pm – 3 pm
Location: Gloria Coles Flint Public Library – Mott Community Room
Flint, MI —In celebration of literacy and to encourage a community of readers, the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library is inviting the community to meet children’s author Rae Chesny and adult author Jamila Minnicks, as well as to create songs with local musician Anthony Feimster.
Chesny will share her children’s book “Zora’s Garden,” and copies will be available for families while supplies last.
Minnicks will discuss her book, “Moonrise Over New Jessup” with members of the Black Life and Literature Book Club, and all are welcome.
Musician Anthony Feimster, AKA “Feimstro,” will express his love for literature by helping to create family-friendly songs and doing inspirational songwriting with participants on the spot.
Everyone will also have the opportunity to design their own bookmark.
Join the library in strengthening social and family connections, building a community of readers and
encouraging our youth to experience the joy of words and the power of books.
Event Details:
Who: Families and patrons of all ages.
What: Literacy Fair
When: Saturday, February 8. 12 – 3 p.m.
12 p.m. Rae Chesny, author of “Zora’s Garden”
1 p.m. Jamila Minnicks, author of “Moonrise Over New Jessup”
2 p.m. Feimstro, music and songwriting with families
12-3 p.m. Make bookmarks
Where: Gloria Coles Flint Public Library – Mott Community Room
