Nikkolas Smith Book Launch for A Change is Gonna Come

Name: Nikkolas Smith Book Launch for A Change is Gonna Come
Start: 2025-09-06T11:00:00-07:00
Location: Once Upon A Time Bookstore

Schedule

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

Once Upon A Time Bookstore | Glendale, CA

The #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith will be sharing his newest picture book, A Change is Gonna Come with a story time and book signing. Best for ages 4+.
If you can't make it to the event, you can order signed books in advance in-person or online here: https://www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/change-gonna-come
About a Change is Gonna Come:
Sam Cooke's legendary and beloved civil rights anthem is brought to life for the first time with stunning illustrations by Nikkolas Smith.
Oh, and just like the river, I've been a-runnin' ever since.
It's been a long, a long time coming,
but I know a change gonna come. Oh yes, it will.
The immortal lyrics of Sam Cooke's inspiring civil rights anthem are among the most powerful in music history. Written as an ode to the struggles and joy of Black Americans living under the oppression of Jim Crow, "A Change Is Gonna Come" became a rallying cry for justice and equality when it was shared in 1964. Now, more than sixty years later, the fight for freedom continues, and these sweeping lyrics remain as important and soul stirring as ever.
Alongside Sam Cooke's inspiring words, Nikkolas Smith's breathtaking art guides young readers through pivotal moments in American history. The award-winning illustrator of The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, powerfully references civil rights milestones and Black freedom fighters, empowering all of us to continue the mission of change.
About Nikkolas Smith:
Nikkolas Smith is an artivist, award-winning picture book creator, and Hollywood film illustrator. His books include the New York Times bestselling The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, The History of WE, I Am Ruby Bridges, The Artivist, That Flag, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: The Courage to Dream, Captain America: A Hero Looks Like You, and My Hair Is Poofy & That's Okay. Known for his artistic depictions of marginalized voices, Nikkolas speaks on artivism around the world, sparking important conversations and inspiring positive change. Born in Houston, Texas, Nikkolas lives in Los Angeles, California with his family.
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