Little Radicals Story Time

Little Radicals Story Time

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A children and parent event centered around reading and helping our global village from a human-to-human perspective! ABOUT THE EVENTThrough 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. May is all about envisioning a new springtime world and AAPI Heritage Month! ABOUT THE BOOKS'Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers?' written by Junauda Petrus, illustrated by Kristen UrodaIn its picture book incarnation, Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers? is a joyously radical vision of community-based safety and mutual aid. It is optimistic, provocative, and ultimately centered in fierce love. Debut picture book artist Kristen Uroda has turned Junauda’s vision for a city without precincts into a vibrant and flourishing urban landscape filled with wise and loving grandmothers of all sorts. 'Chirri & Chirra' by Kaya Doi (Author), Yuki Kaneko (Translator), David Boyd (Translator)The first book in a completely charming series by a well-known Japanese author and illustrator, Chirri & Chirra introduces two girl characters who go on wonderful adventures together through the natural world. Vibrant, lively, and astonishingly sweet in a pure, unsentimental way, these pages present us with relatable children, small animals, lots of food, atmosphere, and many mysteries. FOR THE PARENTS:'Pachinko' by Min Jin LeeRichly told and profoundly moving, Pachinko is a story of love, sacrifice, ambition, and loyalty. From bustling street markets to the halls of Japan’s finest universities to the pachinko parlors of the criminal underworld, Lee’s complex and passionate characters–strong, stubborn women, devoted sisters and sons, fathers shaken by moral crisis–survive and thrive against the indifferent arc of history. SCHEDULE9:00 AM — Welcome & Sign-in9:15 AM — Introduction & coloring9:30 AM — Book Reading10:00 AM — Activity/craft10:45 AM — Wrap-up ACCESSIBILITYParking: 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 events@morematter.com with any accessibility needs or questions. [Eventbrite tags: Children & Youth , Family & Education, Class, Training, or Workshop, Storytelling, creative_kids, reading_fun, radicals_storytime, little_radicals]