Idris Goodwin & Lorraine Nam: "Your House Is Not Just a House"

Schedule

Fri Mar 28 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Enoch Pratt Free Library - Southeast Anchor Branch | Baltimore, MD

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Join Idris Goodwin & Lorraine Nam to discuss their book "Your House Is Not Just a House."
About this Event

Meet the creators of this year's Imagination Celebration book!


From breakbeat poet and playwright Idris Goodwin and celebrated artist Lorraine Nam comes a whimsical, irresistible rhyming read-aloud empowering kids to embrace their imagination. Perfect for fans of The Year We Learned to Fly and Boxitects.


It seems your home is just

walls, windows, and doors,

but take a closer look—

it's that and so much more!


One rainy day, a kid opens their closet to discover a teleportation chamber. In the adventure of make-believe that follows, we are invited to see our homes as more than places to live—they are vessels for creativity and joy.


About the Author:

Idris Goodwin is an award-winning storyteller for multiple generations. An accomplished playwright, breakbeat poet, content creator, and arts champion, Goodwin is recognized as a culture bearer who celebrates community values and cultivates histories with care. Idris is the author of over sixty original plays, ranging from his hip-hop-inspired breakbeat series to historical dramas to works for young audiences. Driven by a passion for cultural impact and civic engagement, Idris currently serves as artistic director of Seattle Children’s Theatre. Your House Is Not Just a House is his debut picture book. Find him at idrisgoodwin.com.


About the Illustrator:

Lorraine Nam is a paper illustrator and daydreamer. When she is not folding, gluing, and cutting things out of paper, she can be found cooking, reading, or traveling. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and frequently looks out at the New York skyline from her studio window. On a clear night, she is able to see the occasional star. You can visit her online at lorrainenam.com.


About the Program:

  • Doors will open to registered attendees at 12pm.
  • All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last.
  • ADA-accessible parking, bike parking, metered parking along Eastern Avenue and South Conkling Street, and free street parking within two blocks are available. A public parking garage is nearby.
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Enoch Pratt Free Library - Southeast Anchor Branch, 3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, United States

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