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Dear Black Girl: Book Release Event

With Author Ebony Haynes & Illustrator Jasmine Grant

2025-03-22 13:00:00 2025-03-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago Dear Black Girl: Book Release Event Join us for the exciting book launch event for Dear Black Girl: I See You by local author Ebony Haynes. An intimate conversation with the author and illustrator, followed by book sales and signing. Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Saturday, March 22
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-22 13:00:00 2025-03-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago Dear Black Girl: Book Release Event Join us for the exciting book launch event for Dear Black Girl: I See You by local author Ebony Haynes. An intimate conversation with the author and illustrator, followed by book sales and signing. Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Central Library

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Join us for the exciting book launch event for Dear Black Girl: I See You by local author Ebony Haynes. An intimate conversation with the author and illustrator, followed by book sales and signing.

In honor of Women's History Month in March, please join us at the Milwaukee Public Library for a special book launch event for Dear Black Girl: I See You. Written by local author Ebony Haynes and illustrated by local artist Jasmine Grant, Dear Black Girl: I See You is a powerful celebration of the strength, resilience, and beauty of Black girls. Through heartfelt affirmations and inspiring messages, Ebony Haynes offers a reminder that every Black girl is seen, valued, and capable of greatness. Perfect for readers of all ages, this book inspires self-love, confidence, and pride in one’s identity. A must-have for anyone uplifting Black girls, it’s more than a book—it’s a movement.

Join us at Central Library for an intimate story-time with Ebony and Jasmine, followed by a discussion and Q&A at this all-ages event! Book sales and signing will be held after the event.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Elementary (6-12) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Special Events | Book Sales | Author Event |

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