Free Children's Read Aloud at the Big Free Bookstore!

Schedule

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

5802 E Virginia Beach Blvd suite 158 | Norfolk, VA

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Join us on Saturday, October 4th to hear Dr. Monica Ball read her story, Why Am I Different Grandma Birdie, at the Big Free Bookstore!
About this Event

Come see Dr. Monica Ball, author of Why Am I Different- Grandma Birdie?. As the first entry in The Birdie Family series, it is more than a children's book; it's a movement fueled by love and commitment to celebrate individuality and combat victimization of children who are considered "different". Through the character Danny-Boy Birdie, who can whisper life into flowers, the story encourages young readers to embrace their unique gifts and find strength in their differences. It is also a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Grandma Birdie, Corrine Ivory "Bird" Taylor, and shows the profound impact a nurturing mother or grandmother can have. Dr. Monica Ball is a community activist, media personality (Real Talk with Monica), speaker, entrepreneur, non-profit founder, and author, who lives and works in Richmond, Virginia.


Want to order the book for your child, or ensure a child attending the read aloud has access to a free copy? Purchase the book through this link: https://www.reachreads.org/birdiefamilyreadaloud

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5802 E Virginia Beach Blvd suite 158, 5802 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, United States

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REACH, Inc.  & The Big Free Bookstore sponsored by Techsmith Systems

Host or Publisher REACH, Inc. & The Big Free Bookstore sponsored by Techsmith Systems

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