Family Book Launch Day: I Will Always Choose You

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Beatitudes Campus | Phoenix, AZ

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A free, family-centered day featuring a live children’s book reading, art + movement activities, family portraits, and community resources.
About this Event

On Saturday, March 7, join us for a joyful, low-pressure Family Book Launch Day celebrating the release of I Will Always Choose You—a children’s book about love, reassurance, and the families who show up for us.

This event is designed as a gentle, welcoming family day, especially for families navigating non-traditional structures, absent parents, blended households, and chosen family. A day without stigma, labels, or explanations required.

This is a FREE event. Registration helps us plan materials, food, and activities.


What to Expect

Families can come and go as they please and enjoy:

• A live reading of I Will Always Choose You by author Felicia Penza
• Family yoga + movement
• Arts & crafts + pot painting
• Karaoke / sing-alongs
• A family dance party
• Family portrait area (all families welcome—chosen family encouraged)
• A mini family resource fair

There will also be:
• Cold brew coffee cart
• Food available through pre-order
• Phoenix Public Library Bookmobile
• Optional family therapy sessions (advance sign-up required)


Who This Is For

✔️ Children
✔️ Parents & caregivers
✔️ Grandparents
✔️ Single-parent families
✔️ Blended families
✔️ Chosen family
✔️ Anyone who loves kids, stories, and community

If you’ve ever wanted a space where your family didn’t need explaining, this is it.


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM
Doors Open | Family Day Kickoff

Info: Welcome! Settle in and explore our family-friendly activity stations at your own pace, including:
• Family yoga + movement
• Pot painting
• Collage making
• Karaoke / sing-alongs
• Dance party
• Optional family therapy sessions (advance sign-up required)
• Family portrait area
Coffee, food, and community vibes available throughout.


🕑: 11:00 AM
Story Time Spotlight

Info: Join author Felicia Penza for a live reading of her children’s book, I Will Always Choose You—a gentle story about love, reassurance, and the families who show up for us.


🕑: 11:20 AM
Back to the Fun with More Family Activities

Info: Activities resume! Create, move, sing, dance, and connect at your own pace.
Drop in, stay awhile, or come back around—this day is designed for flexibility.


🕑: 02:00 PM
Celebration Wrap-Up
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Where is it happening?

Beatitudes Campus, 1610 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, United States

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