Let's Read Oak Park Featuring Author Nikki Shannon Smith

Let’s Read Oak Park: Storytime & Craft with Author Nikki Shannon Smith
📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
📍 Underground Books, 2814 35th St, Sacramento, CA 95817
🎟 Free | Ages 5–12 + Families

Celebrate Black History Month with a joyful morning of storytelling, creativity, and community connection at Underground Books!

Join us for a live reading of Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography by acclaimed children’s author Nikki Shannon Smith, known for Brown Baby Lullaby and I Am Brown. Her stories center imagination, affirmation, and cultural pride values that shine in Oak Park.

After storytime, children will take part in an interactive “I Have a Dream” craft activity, using hand and heart templates to share their hopes for the world. Families will leave with free books and a heart full of inspiration!

This event is designed for children ages 5–12 and their caregivers to enjoy together. Come celebrate literacy, creativity, and the spirit of Oak Park.

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