Little Radicals Story Time

A children and parent event centered around reading and helping our global village from a human-to-human perspective!
About this Event

ABOUT THE EVENT
Through reading books to fresh eyes, this Story Time event focuses on nurturing the innate liberatory beings that we are all born as: Little Radicals. Each month, we will focus on a theme and curate a collection of books, activities, and discussions for children and their parents to further their education and awareness of the world around them. September is all about Hispanic Heritage Month, Intergenerational Month, and Native American Day (9/25).

ABOUT THE BOOKS
"Our World: Mexico" by Cynthia Harmony, illustrated by Claudia Navarro
Spend a day in Mexico with a baby and their family, from huevos in the morning to settling down for dulces sueños at night. Mexican author Cynthia Harmony and illustrator Claudia Navarro draw on their lived experiences in Mexico to create an authentic picture of modern Mexican life as part of the Our World Series for very young readers.

"How To Stuff a Piñata" by Naibe Reynoso, illustrated by Ana Varela
"How to Stuff a Piñata," a bilingual book in English and Spanish, celebrates the popular Mexican tradition while delivering a heartwarming message about the importance of spending time and creating memories with loved ones. A follow-up to "How to Fold a Taco," this whimsical, bilingual book is also written in rhyme in both English and Spanish.

FOR THE PARENTS:
"The Intrigue" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Handsome con artist Ulises has long charmed lonely women via letters to steal their money, but money is hard to come by in 1940s Mexico. Ulises knows his looks won’t last forever, and he’s desperate to get his hands on a real fortune...
Venture into the streets of a small town where the patina of convention and good manners conceals a cauldron of avarice and lust.

"Fresh Banana Leaves" by Jessica Hernandez, PhD
An Indigenous environmental scientist breaks down why western conservationism isn’t working–and offers Indigenous models informed by case studies, personal stories, and family histories that center the voices of Latin American women and land protectors...

SCHEDULE
9:00 AM — Welcome & Sign-in
9:15 AM — Introduction & coloring
9:30 AM — Book Reading
10:00 AM — Activity/craft
10:45 AM — Wrap-up

UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 27 — Hispanic Heritage Month, Intergenerational Month, and Native American Day (9/25).

OCT 25 — Filipino American History Month, Global Diversity Awareness Month, Ageism Awareness Day (10/9), and World Mental Health Day (10/10).

NOV 29 — National Native American Heritage Month, Adoption Month, Native American Heritage day (11/27), and International Men's Day (11/19).

ACCESSIBILITY
Parking: Metered street parking is available (parallel parking) on Market St. Paid lots are available within a few blocks. The closest one is on 21st and Market St.

Entrance Access: Our front door is at street level and manually operated, accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids. The rest of the block has sidewalks raised by five steps; however, the bike lane offers a step-free route down the block with minimal car traffic.

Restrooms: All-gender restrooms. Just like at home.

Communication: All staff on site speak English. There will be one Spanish speaking staff member. We welcome communication via translation apps (Google Translate is available). While we do not use ASL, we’re happy to communicate through apps or other tools that work for you.

Alcohol Policy: No alcohol will be served or permitted at this event.

Masks: Masks are encouraged and supplied.

Questions or Requests: Please contact us at [email protected] with any accessibility needs or questions.