Community Hour (Books + Creativity)

Schedule

Wed May 20 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Hachette Book Group | New York, NY

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From book swaps, book talks, and crafting stations dedicated to storytelling.
About this Event

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join us for a special Community Hour hosted by Amanda Reads and book designer, Dominique Jones, for an evening of crafts, book swap, and creative discussions on their perspectives and experiences within the book community.

We welcome book lovers, authors, and creatives who all share a passion for literacy to uncover the world of books and creativity.

Participants will take part in a book swap, activity stations like badazzel your own book cover, style your own bookmark, and much more.

Light snacks and drinks to be provided.


WHAT TO BRING:

  • 2-3 books to swap
  • ID card to enter the building


ABOUT THE HOST

is a book content creator with a focus on book reviews, book memes, and interview-style content. She has built her platform off the idea of being authentically yourself in the space and making it fun. 

Through this, she’s been able to work with brands and publishers, host events, as well as offer encouragement to up-and-coming creators or people looking to get into book content creation.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandasbookclub__/


is an Associate Art Director at Storehouse Voices, a Crown imprint of Penguin Random House, since 2018. Her work has been recognized and featured in publications such as PRINT magazine and Essence for projects like Terry McMillian’s 8 Repackage Icon Novels, Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans, Love Can’t Feed You by Cherry Lou Sy, and People Like Us by Jason Mott. She is also the founder of Blk + Brwn Book Designers Inc.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdominiqueee/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bnbbookdesigners/


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Where is it happening?

Hachette Book Group, 1290 6th Avenue, New York, United States

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