Kwame joins celebrity guest reader, civil rights icon Joan Trumpauer Mulholloand and a stunning array of children's authors, illustrators and presenters at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for the return of their family friendly Children’s Book Festival. Children and families can enjoy a fun-filled day exploring kids’ literature about African Americans while meeting some of their favorite children’s authors and illustrators in the Book Village. Enjoy a host of activities to include author readings, illustration workshops, craft activities, dance parties and more. Museum visitors can receive a free copy of A Ride to Remember by Amy Nathan while supplies last.

The African American Children’s Book Festival strives to connect families to high quality books about and for African American children. We aim to foster a love of reading for families by connecting them with renown and up and coming creators of children’s books.