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I Love My People: A Child’s Celebration of Black Culture

Reading & Book Signing with Author Kimberly Singleton & Illustrator Kim Holt

2026-02-05 13:30:00 2026-02-05 15:00:00 America/New_York I Love My People: A Child’s Celebration of Black Culture Join author Kimberly Singleton and illustrator Kim Holt for a lively reading and book signing of 'I Love My People: A Child’s Celebration of Black Culture!' This vibrant book for ages 4–8 follows two children as they explore family, neighborhood, and celebrations like Juneteenth and Kwanzaa, while discovering inspiring Black artists, athletes, scientists, and activists. Surratts-Clinton -

Thursday, February 05
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-05 13:30:00 2026-02-05 15:00:00 America/New_York I Love My People: A Child’s Celebration of Black Culture Join author Kimberly Singleton and illustrator Kim Holt for a lively reading and book signing of 'I Love My People: A Child’s Celebration of Black Culture!' This vibrant book for ages 4–8 follows two children as they explore family, neighborhood, and celebrations like Juneteenth and Kwanzaa, while discovering inspiring Black artists, athletes, scientists, and activists. Surratts-Clinton -

Join author Kimberly Singleton and illustrator Kim Holt for a lively reading and book signing of 'I Love My People: A Child’s Celebration of Black Culture!' This vibrant book for ages 4–8 follows two children as they explore family, neighborhood, and celebrations like Juneteenth and Kwanzaa, while discovering inspiring Black artists, athletes, scientists, and activists.

Books will be available for purchase (no cash payments accepted). The reading will be followed by a book signing.

About the book:

An energizing tour of Black culture, history, and community, I Love My People is a joyous celebration in rhythmic poetry. Follow two children as they excitedly experience their neighborhood, family gatherings, Juneteenth and Kwanzaa celebrations, church community, and activities that parallel the accomplishments of influential contemporary and historical Black icons. Meet dancers like the Nicholas Brothers and Katherine Dunham, filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, mathematician Gladys Mae West, scientist Kizzmekia Corbett, NASCAR drivers, tennis players, gymnast Simone Biles, and activists too. Kim Holt's warm, vibrant illustrations bring each scene to life, infusing each declaration of awe and respect for the Black community with joy and verve.

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