FEATURED AUTHORS & ARTISTS FOR SUMMER 2023

Frank Morrison

Children’s BookFest

June 3, 11AM-4PM

African American Research Library and Cultural Center

Frank Morrison: Award-winning children’s book illustrator and the artist for this summer’s theme, All Together Now. Mr. Morrison explores the making of picture books and draws on stories from his Dancing Days, Graffiti Days, and the creative process. Participants will be enlightened and inspired by Morrison’s informed, down to earth view of the literary and visual arts.

DAVID I. MUIR

Pieces of Jamaica

June 21, 5-5:45PM

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE

Photographer discusses his photo art collection, in this program honoring CaribbeanAmerican Heritage Month and the contributions of Caribbean immigrants to the well-being of American society since its founding. Moderated by Freda Mosquera.

JOHN BOWEN

The World in Pages with Author John Bowen: Eleven Months and Nineteen Days

June 27, 2-3PM

North Regional/Broward College Library

Dave Barry

Book Talk with Dave Barry on Swamp Story: A Novel

June 16, 7-8PM

Main Library

Join Broward County Libraries Director

Allison Grubbs and Florida Man and Pulitzer

Prize-winning author Dave Barry, in a spirited discussion of his new book, Swamp Story: A Novel, releasing May 2, 2023.

Join us to meet author, watercolorist and veteran John Bowen as he shares his experiences writing his book Nineteen Days. Bowen documents the physical and emotional trials of his Vietnam experience, and his readjustment to civilian life after his return. The story is beautifully supplemented by his original drawings. Join John for a different view of Vietnam—that of an Air Force illustrator.

MS. JUDIE NANCE

Pajama Storytime

July 11, 6-6:30PM

Tamarac Branch

Local Children’s book author Ms. Judie Nance will be reading from her latest book,

Write a family to-do list for summer and count the items on your list.

COMPLETE ACTIVITIES IN BEANSTACK TO EARN DIGITAL BADGES.

It’s National Pen Pal Day, draw a picture for a friend!

Read Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller and practice being kind.