Sankofa Video & Books
continues to expand its children's literacy efforts through the Magical Mirrors Children's Book Fair. Sankofa, which is an Adinkra term for "going back to our past in order to go forward," aspires to provide a space for questioning and curiosity to flourish, and book fair is an important part of that mission.
Magical Mirrors Book Fair 2021 Featured Books
scheduled Events
All 2021 events are virtual
Fri
7pm ET December 10th
Bedtime Bonnet: A Bedtime Read Aloud with Nancy Redd
Sat
11am ET December 11th
Storytime with author and illustrator, Mariama Ross ft. THE LIZARD's Tale & NEECIES'S CANOPY WALK
(plus learn about Mariama's unique art style!)
Sat
1pm ET December 11th
Chicos Creativos : A Spanish Immersive Art Class w/Instructor Karmyn Pittman (ages7-11)
Chicos Creativos offers fun interactive art classes where children can practice speaking Spanish. It’s for children ages 7-11.
The only materials you need are cardstock (or paper), markers and good energy!
Sun
12pm ET December 12th
Young Writer's Workshop with Journalist and Educator, Baba Sam! (Ages 8-11)
In this workshop, Baba Sam will guide your child in writing their own short story!
New Selections
Sankofa is dedicated to offering a space where the greatness of diverse voices can be celebrated, and where children of color can see themselves, their communities and their unique situations represented in literature.
Stay tuned for new events during the month of December.