Lit News with Avant-garde Books, LLC!

Avant-garde Books, LLC is the first Black mother/daughter-owned bookstore in the world. While their physical location at the Mall West End in SW Atlanta is no longer open, they are still committed to promoting literacy and learning, especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged children. Their mission is not just to sell books, but they strive to save and empower members of their commUNITY with the right knowledge about themselves, their history, race, culture, and identity.

Saturday, October 29, 2022

The Joy of Reading with Distinguished Educator, Author, and Historian, Jacqueline James and Friends

Distinguished retired educator, author, and historian, Jacqueline James has created the Joy of Reading Celebration to promote literacy and learning. The event will include book talks, story time, educational games and activities, and book signings. There will also be book giveaways and prizes. Light refreshments will be served. The event is FREE and open to the public; it will be held in our bookstore at the Mall West End, Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Please get a ticket using the following EventBrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joy-of-reading-celebration-with-author-jacqueline-james-and-friends-tickets-454498125127?fbclid=IwAR2XQeXT0-t3mhdpyf7ASJRuwfoZ2Dd3PrqgDbXk-tYFGGPAuRdlCnnZNiw

Pictured: Jacqueline James with the late civil rights activist, C. T. Vivian (1924 - 2020).

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