Local author Raquel M. Ortiz reads her bilingual picture book When Julia Danced Bomba / Cuando Julia bailaba bomba in Spanish. Watch children from Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center show what they have learned about the Afro-Latino tradition of bomba music and dancing. Enjoy!
Children's Virtual Events Archive
Meet The Author—Mary Cole Watson
With her book Wisdom Warriors, educator and author Mary Cole Watson made it her life goal to ensure the next generation of learners understand their designated place in African American heritage.
Meet The Author—Jane Gordon
Based on a true story, Jane Gordon shares the story of two rescued dogs, along with the experience and the love of having a dog.
“Why I Love Lakewood” by Luke
Watch Lakewood City Schools 4th grade student, Luke, read his 2021 winning essay Why I Love Lakewood
Meet The Author—Margaret Bernstein
Local author Margaret Bernstein talks about her dream of making every child’s home a reading-friendly environment. Listen along as she reads three of her inspiring storybooks designed for fathers to read with their children.
Meet The Author—Jerome T. White
Jerome T. White, professional artist, teacher and author, talks about his book Red Tail Dreamer, a tribute to White’s late grandfather and the accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Meet The Author—Sequoia Bostick
Enjoy watching local author and illustrator Sequoia Bostick read her children’s book Bridget & Bot.
Meet The Author—Caron Wykle
Watch local author Caron Wykle read from The Last Green Leaf, her first book which features Petey, a green leaf, who despairs when he is the last green leaf left on the trees in fall.
Meet The Author—Kathleen Stefancin
Watch author Kathleen Stefancin, a registered dietitian, raw food chef and plant-based food adviser, read three of her books that encourage children to have nutritious diets.
Meet The Author—Michael J. Armstrong
Enjoy watching local author Michael J. Armstrong with help from co-worker Lauren Redding-Jackson, read his children’s book Best Day Ever about a boy on the search to have fun on his last day of summer vacation.
Meet The Author—Mark Darden
Mark Darden is a travel and fitness enthusiast from the Great State of Ohio. He reads his book Elijah Goes to Cleveland.
Meet The Author—Barbara K. Caravona
Everyone is “somewhere” in Barbara K. Caravona’s book about Myrtle, a beautiful but mischievous miniature dachshund that lives in The Pink Hotel with her mom, Mimi.